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Arkansas Lawmakers’ Statement on FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization for NOWDiagnostics Test

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Washington, DC—May 26, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3)—along with U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—released the following statement regarding the announcement that NOWDiagnostics received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its ADEXUSDx COVID-19 antibody test for use in moderate-complex settings and at the point-of-care from the U.S. Food and Drug…

ICYMI: Womack, Crawford, Hill, Westerman Introduce Bill to Designate Blytheville Air Force Base as National Cold War Center

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Washington, DC—May 26, 2020….Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) joined Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Congressman French Hill (AR-2), and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4) in announcing the introduction of legislation to name the Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base located in Blytheville, Arkansas the “National Cold War Center.” The air force base was established in 1942 as a World…

New C-130J Super Hercules Coming to Little Rock Airforce Base

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Washington, DC—May 24, 2021….Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas), along with Representatives French Hill (R-Arkansas) and Steve Womack (R-Arkansas), announced that the 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard at Little Rock Airforce Base has been selected as the new home of the Air National Guard’s C-130J Super Hercules training…

Womack Stands with Israel, Condemns Hamas Terror

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Washington, DC—May 20, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) this week reaffirmed his strong support of Israel by both cosponsoring legislation and sending a letter to President Biden condemning the Hamas rocket attacks and expressing the need for an unwavering defense of our steadfast ally in the Middle East. Congressman Steve Womack said, “Like all people, the Jewish state has the…

Womack, Stewart Demand DOD Release JEDI Investigation Information

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Washington, DC—May 20, 2021....Continuing their oversight responsibilities, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) and Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-2) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin and DOD Acting Inspector General Sean O’Donnell seeking documentation and information regarding the findings of an investigation into the Joint Enterprise Defense…

Womack Statement on January 6th Commission

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Washington, DC—May 19, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement regarding today’s vote to establish a national commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. He supported the bill: “The American people deserve to know the truth behind the events of January 6th. Many unanswered questions remain—not the least of which are decisions out of…

Womack Statement on President Biden’s Decision to Waive Nord Stream 2 Sanctions, Greenlight Putin Pipeline

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Washington, DC—May 19, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s decision to waive sanctions on the company overseeing the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a Russian-backed project that will allow Putin to weaponize the European energy supply and exert undue pressure on our allies: Congressman Womack said,…

Womack Joins Bipartisan Letter to USTR on Lumber Shortage

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Washington, DC—May 17, 2021....Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) joined Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-1), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), and other members in sending a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai regarding steep increases in the price of lumber. The letter urges Ambassador Tai to resolve softwood lumber trade issues with Canada to help…

Womack Honors Arkansas Law Enforcement in National Police Week Speech

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Washington, DC—May 12, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today spoke on the House floor to honor the service and contributions of our courageous law enforcement officers during National Police Week. Womack’s tribute included recognition of our Third District heroes who have met their end of watch in the last decade. In addition to his speech, Womack also cosponsored the…

House Passes Womack Cosponsored Bill Supporting Service Dogs for Veterans

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Washington, DC—May 12, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced that the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448), legislation he cosponsored, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill will expand the access of service dogs for veterans who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and…