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Womack, Bishop Lead Legislation for COL Puckett to Lie in Honor at U.S. Capitol

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Washington, DC—April 23, 2024…Congressmen Steve Womack (R-AR-3) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-2) recently introduced H.Con.Res. 103, legislation that would authorize the use of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for the lying in honor of Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean War, and would honor those who served in the Armed…

Womack Votes to Strengthen National Security, Defend Democracy Abroad

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Washington, DC—April 20, 2024…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after voting for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; and the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act—all of which passed the U.S. House of…

Womack Cosponsored Measures Combatting Iran’s Unprovoked Attack on Israel Pass the House

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Washington, DC—April 18, 2024…In response to Iran’s unprovoked attack on Israel last weekend, House Republicans passed a slew of legislation to deter further aggression from Iran and support our ally, Israel. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) supported every bill and is a cosponsor of two of them: H.R. 5947, To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran,…

Womack Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to the USPS Opposing Consolidations, Operational Changes Across the Country

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Washington, DC—April 17, 2024…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 22 Members of Congress in sending a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, decrying the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) recent nationwide consolidation and review announcements that could severely diminish mail service reliability for postal networks across…

Womack to Host U.S. Military Service Academy Day Event on Saturday

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On Saturday, April 20, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) will host a U.S. Military Service Academy Day event for high school students from the Third District. Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies, alumni, and current cadets to learn more about the application, nomination, selection, and appointment processes.…

Womack Votes to Reform FISA, Protect Americans from Terror Threats

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Washington, DC—April 12, 2024…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted for H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America (RISA) Act, which extends Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years from the date of enactment and reforms provisions to FISA to allow for greater oversight and transparency for the American…

Womack Named Chairman of House Appropriations Committee’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee

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Washington, DC—April 11, 2024…House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-4) today announced his appointment of Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to serve as Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Womack said, “It’s an honor and a privilege to be named Chairman of the Transportation,…

Womack Hosts CDC Director Cohen in Arkansas’ Third District

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Rogers, AR—April 9, 2024…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) hosted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen to Northwest Arkansas on Monday, April 8, to visit various partner organizations in the area, share the importance of strong investments in community health, and see the partnership between the CDC and local health care in action. Congressman Womack…

Womack Encourages Students to Enter 2024 Congressional Art Competition

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Competition is open to all high school students in the Third District; Winning artwork to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol   Washington, DC – April 3, 2024...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is encouraging all Third District high schoolers to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The nationwide contest is an opportunity for Arkansas students to showcase their…

ICYMI: Womack, Boozman, Cotton Secure Funding for Ebbing Air National Guard Base

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Washington, DC—March 25, 2024…Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR), Senator John Boozman (R-AR), and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) secured nearly $291 million for Ebbing Air National Guard Base in FY24 Appropriations bills. Congressman Womack said, “Fort Smith will be the premier location for F-35 FMS training and Singapore's F-16 mission. I'm proud of our work to secure vital investments for…

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