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House Education and Workforce Committee Considers Womack’s Legislation to Protect Tipped Workers

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 20, 2025… Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce considered Congressman Steve Womack’s (AR-3) bill, H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act. Congressman Womack said, “Tipped employees are the foundation on which the service industry is built. Unfortunately, inconsistent regulations create unclear and uncertain operating environments for…

Womack Supports Release of Epstein Files

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 18, 2025… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) issued the statement below regarding his support for the release of all documents and records relating to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. Congressman Womack said, “The federal government owes the American people transparency and accountability. The public has a right to know the identities of any individuals who were…

Womack to Miss First-Ever Vote

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 17, 2025… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) issued the statement below regarding his absence from today’s votes in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Womack said, “After almost fifteen years with a perfect voting record, I am sad to report that my streak will end today. I am dealing with a family member’s serious medical issue that requires my presence…

Womack Votes to Reopen Government and Three Full-Year Spending Bills

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 12, 2025… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of legislation to reopen the government and fully fund the Departments of Agriculture (USDA), Veterans Affairs (VA), and several other government agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. Remaining federal government agencies will be funded through January 30, 2026. The package also includes funding secured…

Womack Hosts Roundtables with Agriculture and Healthcare Leaders Amid Government Shutdown

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ARKANSAS — October 31, 2025… This week, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) convened two roundtable discussions with local agriculture and healthcare leaders to hear directly from those impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Congressman Womack said, “It was invaluable to hear directly from my constituents and leaders in our region about how the shutdown is affecting them, as…

Speaker Johnson on Womack’s Comment from the Capitol: Democrats are Playing Politics

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—October 3, 2025…In this week’s special edition of Comment from the Capitol (CFTC), Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) welcomed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. The Speaker outlined the latest on the government shutdown—how we got here, what’s at stake, and what happens next.   Here are answers to the questions you may be asking, straight from the…

Womack Blasts Democrats for Forcing Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—September 30, 2025… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after Democrats in the Senate blocked a continuing resolution to extend government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025, and prevent a government shutdown. Congressman Womack said, “Today, Democrats exhibited a baffling level of disregard for the American people by…

Womack Hosts Acting MARAD Administrator Sang H. Yi in Arkansas’s Third District

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ARKANSAS — September 24, 2025... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD) Sang H. Yi to Arkansas’s Third Congressional District. Together, they traveled across the district engaging with stakeholders dedicated to improving maritime and multimodal transportation at the state, national, and global levels. As acting…

Womack Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—September 19, 2025… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today supported H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 that will extend government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025. Congressman Womack said, “I reluctantly voted for this short-term stopgap with the understanding that we will have a number of full-year bills enacted before it…

House Passes Womack’s Legislation to Protect Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 15, 2025… The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3). Congressman Womack said, “With the House’s passage of this legislation, we are one step closer to maintaining access for our veterans to life-saving medication. Our nation’s…