Congressman Steve Womack released the following statement on his support for the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8):
“While I am disappointed this deal failed to address America’s most pressing issue – spending and our $16.4 trillion debt – it was imperative that we prevented the massive tax hike on the millions of Americans who can least afford… Read more »
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, together with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4), released the following statement:
“Late last night, the National Defense Authorization Act’s (H.R. 4310) final conference report was released. Unfortunately, we now know that language which… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack, a retired Arkansas Army National Guard Colonel, released the following statement on the National Guard’s Birthday:
"Today, America’s oldest military branch – the National Guard – celebrates its 376th birthday. As a proud former guardsman, I am grateful for the Guard’s commitment to being always ready and always there, and wish it a Happy Birthday!”… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack addressed the National Conference of State Legislatures during their Washington, D.C. fly-in to express support for e-fairness legislation.
"For over a decade, states have sought a resolution to the online-sales tax dilemma. And, this year, e-fairness is understandably the top legislative priority of the National Conference of State Legislatures and… Read more »
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken of Minnesota to introduce the National Child Protection Training Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to improve child abuse training programs and enhance child protection nationwide. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has co-sponsored companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The… Read more »
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, together with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4), released the following statement:
“Since February, the Arkansas delegation has repeatedly requested the strategic military analysis, readiness study, and budget analysis that led to the United… 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), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4) to seek answers from U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Welsh about the Air Force’s decision to eliminate the A-10 mission in Fort Smith.
In the letter, the delegation expressed frustration about… Read more »
"Today I stopped by Overstreet’s Jewelry and Bedford Camera and Video to join Americans across the country in supporting their Main Street businesses on Small Business Saturday,” Womack said. “Businesses like Overstreet’s and Bedford’s are vital to our communities and economy but are forced to compete on an uneven playing field with online-only retailers. It's… Read more »
“In August, I sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson with 155 of my House colleagues asking for immediate relief from the government’s ethanol production mandate. On Friday, the EPA denied that request, citing a lack of “severe economic harm” to justify such a decision, despite evidence to the contrary. When an agency fails to act, Congress must, and while… Read more »
“The freedom with which we Americans are so blessed is not free, and on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women in uniform who selflessly and courageously protect that gift.”
“I am proud to have served in the United States Army National Guard for thirty years and am tremendously grateful for all those who served before, besides, and after me. As a United States… Read more »
