Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Womack will be traveling throughout the district for the next two weeks-talking with constituents and visiting with local business leaders. The following events are open to the press. Read more »

WASHINGTON—On Friday, the House passed Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WS) FY2012 budget plan 235-193 vote. Only four Republican members voted against the proposal which would cut both spending and the deficit by trillions of dollars, restructure the tax code and reform Medicare and Medicaid—making them viable programs for future generations Read more »

On Thursday, Congressman Steve Womack voted in favor of the largest single non-defense cut in history. With the passage of H.R. 1473, Making Appropriations for Department of Defense and Other Departments and Agencies for FY2011, nearly $40 billion will be cut from spending and the nation’s military and federal government operations will be funded for the remainder of FY11. Read more »

Congressman Womack is working on a special project to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedoms and we need your help. Read more »

WASHINGTON – One day after the House passed the latest Continuing Resolution which would cut $12 billion, prevent a shutdown and fund the Department of Defense for the remainder of FY11 (ensuring our troops get paid)—Congressman Steve Womack took to the House Floor to urge Senate Democrats to take up the bill and prevent a government shutdown. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Just before midnight on Friday both chambers of Congress and the president reached an agreement which will fund the remainder of 2011’s fiscal year. Read more »

WASHINGTON – On Thursday Congressman Steve Womack voted in favor of H.R. 1363 which cuts $12 Billion and keeps the government operating for another week. This bill also funds the Department of Defense for the remainder of FY11 ensuring that the men and women who defend our country get paid. Read more »

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Congressman Steve Womack introduced H.R. 1255, the Government Shutdown Prevention Act. This bill states that if the Senate fails to pass a measure supplying appropriations to the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year 2011 before April 6, 2011—the deadline to avoid a government shutdown—H.R. 1, which passed the House on February 19, 2011 (more than 40 days ago) will become law of the land. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Womack has signed a joint letter from Freshmen Members of the House to Senate Majority leader Harry Reid—pressing Senate leadership to a call of action regarding the Continuing Resolution battle.   Congressman Womack released this statement earlier Wednesday:     “It is time for Senate… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Steve Womack is excited to announce the 2011 Congressional Art Contest for high school students. The arts have long been the cornerstone of creation and innovation throughout our country’s history, and this competition continues that great tradition through student exploration. Read more »