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Arkansas Delegation to Yellen: Proposed Treasury Rules Will Hurt Rural Arkansas Banks

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Washington, DC—April 13, 2023…. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), along with Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Congressman French Hill (AR-2), and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The letter warns Secretary Yellen that the proposed changes to the Community…

Womack, Boozman Visit Singapore to Advance Momentum for Fort Smith FMS Mission

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Washington, DC—April 5, 2023….U.S. Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) and Senator John Boozman (R-AR) traveled to the Republic of Singapore to continue building relationships with the important U.S. ally as it prepares to relocate an F-16 squadron and train on F-35s at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. Congressman Steve Womack said, “I was glad to travel to Singapore with…

Womack, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Tax on Military Families

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Washington, DC—April 4, 2023…. Recognizing the importance of supporting America’s military families, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-8), introduced legislation to eliminate the tax burden on Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) payments. The bipartisan bill ensures…

Womack Encourages Students to Enter 2023 Congressional Art Competition

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Washington, DC – April 3, 2023....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is encouraging all Third District high schoolers to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The nationwide contest is an opportunity for Arkansas students to showcase their artistic talents. One winning submission from each congressional district will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.…

Womack Statement on Indictment of Former President Trump

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Washington, DC – March 31, 2023….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement on yesterday’s indictment of former President Trump. “Regardless of political affiliation, it’s not hard to recognize the partisan intent of the New York indictment. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg ran for office on a pledge to indict the former president, and his predecessor and…

Womack Votes to Lower Energy Costs for Americans

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Tags: Energy

Washington, DC – March 30, 2023…. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which just passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would lower costs for families by increasing domestic energy production, reforming the permitting process for all industries, reversing anti-energy policies advanced by the Biden Administration,…

Womack Elected to Sixth Term as Chairman of West Point Board of Visitors

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        Congressman Womack is sworn in for a sixth term as Chairman of the West Point BOV Washington, DC – March 28, 2023….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) was just reelected to serve as the Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV). The United States Military Academy BOV is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on…

Womack Holds First Hearing as Chairman of FSGG to Question Top Biden Financial Officials on Budget Request

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Tags: Budget

Washington, DC – March 23, 2023…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) held his first House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) hearing as Chairman on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request and the economic outlook of the nation. Biden’s top financial officials, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Office of Management and Budget Director…

Rep. Womack and Sen. Braun Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Tipped Workers

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Washington, DC—March 16, 2023….Earlier this week, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) reintroduced legislation to clarify the definition of tipped employee and relieve reporting burdens that are harming the restaurant community. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) is leading the companion legislation in the Senate. Rep. Steve Womack said, “More financial uncertainty is the last thing restaurant…

Sanders, Womack, Boozman, Cotton Applaud Selection of Fort Smith for F-35 Fighter Planes, Singapore Air Force Squadron

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Washington, DC—March 15, 2023....Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Congressman Steve Womack, and U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton applauded the U.S. Air Force’s selection of Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith as the home of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mission that will bring F-35 fighter planes and a Republic of Singapore F-16 squadron to the…