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Womack Statement on the Biden Administration’s Extension of U.S.–Russia Arms Deal

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Washington, DC – February 3, 2021…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced a five-year extension of the New START treaty. The agreement as written fails to add standards that block Russia's new classes of nuclear weapons or include China in multi-lateral arms control negotiations: “President Biden has granted Putin’s wish…

Womack Stands Up for the Sanctity of Life

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Washington, DC – January 29, 2021….As Americans across the nation gather to stand for life, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined in their calls of protecting the unborn and most vulnerable among us. He is committed to upholding these values in Congress and has immediately taken action during the 117th Congress to defend the voiceless by supporting important pro-life legislation…

Womack Appointed to Critical House Appropriations Subcommittees

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Washington, DC – January 28, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced his appointments to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) – where he will serve as Ranking Member – Subcommittee on Defense, and Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) during the 117th Congress. He has served on the powerful…

Womack, Moulton Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring National Guard Members

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Washington, DC—January 28, 2021….U.S. Representatives Steve Womack (R-AR) and Seth Moulton (D-MA) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the dedicated service of U.S. National Guard members. The bill commends and recognizes all the brave men and women who were instrumental in providing a safe and secure environment for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The peaceful transfer…

HEAT Members Denounce President Biden's Continued Assault on American Energy Production

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Washington, DC—January 27, 2021....House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR), and over 30 members of the House Energy Action Team released the following statements in opposition to President Biden's executive order banning new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters: Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.): “The new Administration is setting…

Womack Statement on Sentencing of Former VA Medical Center Pathologist

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Washington, DC—January 22, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after former VA pathologist Robert Morris Levy was sentenced to 240 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and mail fraud by U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Judge Timothy Brooks: “Today’s sentence will never change the loss and suffering endured by Mr. Levy’s…

Womack Supports Waiver to Advance Nomination of Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense

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Washington, DC—January 21, 2021....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after voting to approve a waiver to allow the nomination of retired General Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense to advance to the Senate floor. A waiver is needed since Gen. (ret.) Austin has not been retired from active duty for the seven years required under the National Security Act of…

Womack, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Address Mental Health Crisis Exacerbated by COVID-19 Pandemic

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Washington, DC – January 21, 2021....U.S. Representatives Steve Womack (R-AR) and David Trone (D-MD) today introduced the Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act to help address the worsening mental health crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The bipartisan legislation will establish a joint task force charged with providing recommendations to…

HEAT Members Condemn Biden Administration's 60-Day Ban on Oil and Gas Leases

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Washington, DC—January 22, 2021....House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR), over 30 members of the House Energy Action Team to strongly condemn the Biden Administration's 60-day moratorium on issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.): “Restricting development on federal lands on top of sidelining…

Womack Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden

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Washington, DC – January 20, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after attending today’s 59th Inaugural Ceremony: “Today, we came together to watch another peaceful transfer of power—a hallmark of our nation. I congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they assume the great responsibility and honor of leading the United…