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Arkansas Delegation Asks EPA to Keep Navigable Waters Protection Rule

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Washington, DC—June 24, 2021....Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas), with Representatives Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas), French Hill (R-Arkansas), Steve Womack (R-Arkansas), and Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas) sent a letter condemning the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to repeal and replace the…

Womack Supports Bill to Force COVID-19 Transparency from China

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Washington, DC—June 24, 2021....Today, Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) cosponsored the COVID-19 Act of 2021. The legislation—introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)—would authorize sanctions and other restrictions against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) scientists if China fails to allow a transparent, international investigation into the Wuhan Institute of…

Womack, Bipartisan Group Introduce Taiwan Peace and Stability Act

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Washington, DC—June 17, 2021….Today, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) joined Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH)—Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation—and other members in introducing the bipartisan Taiwan Peace and Stability Act, legislation that signals a path forward on…

Womack Meets with Singapore Ambassador, Discusses Fort Smith FMS Mission

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Washington, DC – June 16, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today met with Singapore Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri to recognize the core connections between the Natural State and Singapore and discuss the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mission that Fort Smith has been chosen to support.   Congressman Womack said, “The people of Singapore and Arkansas are cut from the same cloth.…

Womack Pays Tribute to Russellville’s Robyn Richardson on House Floor

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Washington, DC—June 16, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today spoke on the House floor to honor Robyn Richardson—a fixture of the Russellville community and the longest standing Pope County employee in history. June marked Richardson’s fiftieth year of service at the Pope County Courthouse. Watch…

Womack Calls on ATF to Withdraw Stabilizing Brace Guidance

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Washington, DC—June 15, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) joined Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-8) and more than 100 representatives in urging the Department of Justice to withdraw proposed guidance on Stabilizing Braces. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Acting Director Marvin Richardson, the members warn…

Womack Honors Legendary Arkansas Track Coach John McDonnell

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Washington, DC—June 15, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) just now spoke on the House floor to honor the life and unparalleled legacy of the late John McDonnell, former University of Arkansas Track and Field Coach, whose accolades include being the most successful coach in NCAA history. McDonnell, who was laid to rest last week, led the Razorbacks to 40 national championships — 19…

USDA Announces Relief for Poultry Growers After Womack Request

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Washington, DC—June 15, 2021...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), co-chair of the House Chicken Caucus, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) notice of long-awaited pandemic aid to agriculture producers, including poultry contract growers. The announcement comes after Congressman Womack led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the USDA…

Womack Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Protect the U.S. Flag

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Washington, DC—June 14, 2021....As our country celebrates Flag Day, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) reintroduced a constitutional amendment to restore the authority of Congress to protect our national emblem of freedom by prohibiting the desecration of the American flag. The joint resolution also has a companion bill in the Senate, which is being led by Senator Steve Daines…

Womack, GOP Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Fully Implement Sanctions on Nord Stream 2

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Washington, DC—June 7, 2021...Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) today joined House Select Climate Committee Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA), House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), and other Republican members in sending a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concern over the Biden Administration’s decision to…