Rep. Westerman Launches Working Forests Caucus for 115th Congress

February 2, 2017
 
Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined a bipartisan group of congressmen for the launch of the Working Forests Caucus in the 115th Congress. Thursday’s launch featured a roundtable discussion of tax policy and its impact on the future of working forests. Speakers included caucus member Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), chair of the House Republican Conference, caucus co-chairs Westerman, Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and Collin Peterson (MN-07), and forestry experts from across the country.

The caucus was formed during the 114th Congress to advocate for working forests across the United States. These include highlighting the economic, environmental, and social benefits of private working forests, and supporting policies to promote this renewable resource. A total of 68 bipartisan Members of Congress from all over the United States are members of the Working Forests Caucus.

Read the full press release here.