The House today passed H.R. 801, the Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2013, which was introduced by Representatives Steve Womack (AR-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), John Delaney (MD-6), and Ann Wagner (MO-2). The legislation extends to savings and loan holding companies the shareholder registration thresholds that the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), along with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), and Tom Cotton (AR-4), today sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Daniel M. Ashe challenging the critical habitat designation for the Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot Mussell in Arkansas, a decision the delegation says… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), along with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), and Tom Cotton (AR-4), today applauded FEMA’s decision to designate Arkansas as a disaster area, making Arkansans eligible for financial assistance to recover from losses caused by last year’s severe winter storms. In December, the… Read more »
Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) today sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg expressing concern about the unintended consequences of recently finalized rules implementing Section 619 of the… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), along with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman and Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), and Tom Cotton (AR-4), today sent letters to President Obama and FEMA Administrator Fugate supporting Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe’s request for a disaster declaration following devastating snow and ice storms in the state.
The full text of the… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack is currently seeking highly motivated college students to serve as interns in his Washington, D.C. office, as well as his district offices in Rogers, Fort Smith, and Harrison, for the following session:
Spring 2014: January 6, 2014– May 16, 2014
A congressional internship is a rewarding experience, and both Washington, D.C., and district office interns will work… Read more »
Representatives Steve Womack (AR-3), Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), Jim Costa (CA-16), and Peter Welch (VT-AL) released the following statement today in support of the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act, which was introduced in the Senate today by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Tom Coburn (R-OK):
“The Senate joined the House in calling for reform of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)… Read more »
The House today voted on the Bipartisan Budget Act. After passage, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement:
“To not vote for this bill would have been the easy decision, but I made a vow to my constituents to work with my colleagues in the House and the Senate to address America’s spending problem, a problem which is driven by our mandatory spending. … Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) announced today that he will be hosting an interactive town hall event on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, which will be open to all residents of the Third District of Arkansas.
WHAT:
Congressman Womack’s Teletown Hall
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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement regarding Small Business Saturday:
“Our Main Street small businesses make a community our community, and today, Americans across the country are celebrating and thanking them by shopping small. But our Main Streets and the futures of our communities are at stake because of a tax loophole that’s forcing more shoppers… Read more »
