Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 27, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, with Congressman Steve Womack’s (AR-3) support. He’s a cosponsor of the measure, which permanently extends President Trump’s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances to give law enforcement the tools they need to keep Americans safe from dangerous illicit… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 30, 2025…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today honored Ronak Pai—a 12th grader from Bentonville West High School—for winning the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. The annual and nationwide coding competition for middle school and high school students aims to encourage our nation’s youth to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 30, 2025…House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) released the below statement following yesterday’s mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
“Right now, families are facing unthinkable news as they grapple with… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 23, 2025…Recognizing the importance of supporting America’s military families, Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-3) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-6) introduced the BNA Fairness Act, legislation to eliminate the tax burden on Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) payments. The bipartisan bill ensures service members keep the full amount of entitlement benefits they have… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 23, 2025…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to support H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation he cosponsored to protect the right to life by ensuring that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same standard of care as any other newborn.
Congressman Womack said, “Life is a sacred gift… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 22, 2025…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted for S.5, the Laken Riley Act, which protects American communities from criminal illegal aliens by requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of aliens who commit theft offenses, assault of a law enforcement officer, and crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 21, 2025…Congressmen Steve Womack (R-AR-3), Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2), and Josh Harder (D-CA-9) introduced the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act of 2025 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The PURR Act sets uniform standards for dog and cat pet food and pet food labels across the country. This would modernize the regulatory framework governing pet food… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 20, 2025…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after attending the 60th Inauguration Ceremony:
"Today, we ushered in a new era for America. President Trump plans to tackle the issues that have plagued our country for the past four years—sky-high prices, a dangerous open border, a struggling economy, and weak leadership on the world stage.… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 15, 2025…House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-4) today announced his appointment of Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to again serve as Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Womack will continue to serve on the Defense and Financial… Read more »
Washington, DC—January 15, 2025…Representatives Steve Womack (AR-3), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Chris Pappas (NH-1), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) are celebrating the passage of their legislation to strengthen oversight and accountability at the U.S. Department of Veterans of Affairs (VA). Senator John Boozman (R-AR) crafted the companion legislation in the Senate. The bill was signed by… Read more »
