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Bruce Westerman (Bruce Eugene Westerman) was born on 18 November, 1967 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S., is an American politician (born 1967). Discover Bruce Westerman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
| Popular As |
Bruce Eugene Westerman |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
18 November, 1967 |
| Birthday |
18 November |
| Birthplace |
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Bruce Westerman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Bruce Westerman height not available right now. We will update Bruce Westerman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Bruce Westerman's Wife?
His wife is Sharon French
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sharon French |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 |
Bruce Westerman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruce Westerman worth at the age of 56 years old? Bruce Westerman’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Bruce Westerman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Bruce Eugene Westerman (born November 18, 1967) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district.
Previously, he served as member and the majority leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in engineering in 1990 and subsequently received a master's degree in forestry from Yale University.
Westerman worked as an engineer and forester before being elected to the Arkansas House in 2010.
He was formerly employed as an engineer and forester by the Mid-South Engineering Company.
He served as president of the Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
He is also a former chair of the Arkansas Academy of Biological and Agricultural Engineers, and served on the Fountain Lake School District school board.
Westerman ran for the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2010.
Westerman believes that "Life is a right. Abortion is not."
He supported the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Westerman considers himself a conservationist.
He introduced the Trillion Trees Act on April 19, 2021, which planned to plant a trillion trees, but the bill was criticized by scientists and environmental groups.
Westerman has a 4% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters.
Westerman has received consistent "A" ratings from the NRA Political Victory Fund for his pro-gun rights legislative voting record.
He voted against the Enhanced Background Checks Act in 2021.
Westerman served as the House Minority Leader in 2012 and House Majority Leader in 2013.
He was the first Republican House Majority Leader in Arkansas since Reconstruction.
Westerman won the Republican primary on May 20, defeating Tommy Moll, 54%–46%.
In November, he defeated Democratic nominee James Lee Witt, a former associate of U.S. President Bill Clinton, 54%-43%.
In 2014, Westerman was elected to the House to succeed Tom Cotton, who defeated U.S. Senator Mark Pryor in the 2014 Senate election.
Westerman was raised in and resides in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He graduated as valedictorian of Fountain Lake High School in Hot Springs.
He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team.
In 2015, Westerman cosponsored a resolution to amend the US constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
On June 20, 2017, as the only certified forester in the House, Westerman introduced H.R.2936 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, providing for the culling of overgrown federally managed woods.
After passing the House, it was introduced in the Senate on November 2, 2017, where it failed.
Westerman voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
In December 2020, Westerman was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives to sign an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election, in which Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump.
The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on the basis that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge the results of an election held by another state.
During the 2021 Capitol riot, Westerman, left behind in House minority leader Kevin McCarthy's office when he was evacuated by security, took a Civil War sword from a shattered display for protection and hid from rioters on a toilet.
As of October 2021, Westerman had voted in line with Joe Biden's stated position 8% of the time.
In the October 2023 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election, Westerman received one vote for speaker from representative Pete Stauber of Minnesota.
