Press Releases

On May 6, 2013, the Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743/H.R. 684). The bill gives states the ability to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales and use taxes – rather than relying on consumers to remit those taxes – if states simplify their sales and use tax systems.  The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and awaits action in the… Read more »

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to congratulate the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas World Trade Center on receiving a $160,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will expand on the facilities’ work to increase Arkansas’s exports and competitiveness in today’s global marketplace. “Last year,… Read more »

On July 5, 2013, the Obama administration reported that systems to safeguard and verify eligibility for federal premium subsidies for health insurance purchased through an exchange are not in place and announced it would rely on self-attestation and sample audits for the purpose of distributing premium tax credits.  It is estimated that this could result in $250 billion of improper… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “One year after the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya that took the lives of four American diplomats, including Ambassador Stevens, Americans are left with more questions than answers.  No words can defend these senseless acts of violence; nor can they defend the administration’s outright refusal to provide… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “Today, we remember the innocent Americans who died in the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11th and the heroes that on that day – and for the twelve years since – have selflessly and readily fought to defend our freedoms and our people.  My thoughts and prayers and those of a grateful nation are with them… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman to announce $75,000 in Department of Transportation funding for Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport.  The funding will be used to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment, which will allow the airport to improve safety and operations. “Safe and efficient transportation is essential to the economic… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement in response to President Obama's speech on Syria: “As President Obama said, it is ‘beyond our means to right every wrong.’  This is especially true in the absence of a direct or immediate threat to our nation’s security or that of our allies.  I remain opposed to a military intervention in Syria and am hopeful for… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “My constituents have clearly spoken: they do not support American intervention in Syria.  As a member of Congress, my first job is to listen to the people of the Third District.  I also have a responsibility to do what is in the best interest of our country.  After attending the classified briefing and… Read more »

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a major disaster declaration for the state, allowing local communities to recover from severe storms and flooding this August. “Arkansans are doing everything they… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “My heart goes out to all of the innocent Syrians oppressed and persecuted by the Assad regime.  This cruelty is indefensible.  However – before we commit America’s men, women, and resources to the conflict – I believe it is imperative for the President to have coalition support, to ensure that our nation’s… Read more »