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Womack Opposes Speaker Pelosi’s Latest Multi-Trillion-Dollar Partisan Wish List

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Washington, DC – October 1, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 925, Speaker Pelosi’s latest political stunt that has zero chance of becoming law. The more than $2 trillion package is riddled with provisions that have no connection to coronavirus recovery: Congressman Womack said, “Today’s legislation is déjà vu all over…

Womack Officially Signs Discharge Petition to Support Small Businesses and Workers

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Washington, DC – September 30, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced that he officially signed a discharge petition to require a vote on H.R. 8265, a stand-alone extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the end of the year. The legislation, which he proudly cosponsored, will allow small businesses to access…

Womack Statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination to the Supreme Court

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Washington, DC – September 26, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Constitution grants the President the power to nominate justices and gives the Senate the responsibility to provide advice and consent on Supreme…

Womack to Sign Discharge Petition to Reopen Paycheck Protection Program

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Washington, DC – September 25, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced his plans to sign a discharge petition to require a vote on a stand-alone extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the end of the year. The legislation, which he proudly cosponsored, will allow small businesses to access support and utilize leftover relief funds that are currently…

Womack Statement on House Continuing Resolution

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Washington, DC—September 22, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after joining the House to pass H.R. 8337, a short-term continuing resolution (CR), which will keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2020. Notably included in the final bill was assistance for farmers and ranchers through the Commodity Credit Corporation. These provisions,…

Womack, Ruppersberger Request GAO Review of National Guard State Partnership Program

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Washington, DC—September 14, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-2) today announced their request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP). The members sent a letter asking for an updated strategic assessment of the program to ensure its objectives are being…

Arkansas Delegation Announces Major DOT Awards for US 67 & Railroad Overpass in Monticello

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Washington, DC—September 10, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack, and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $10 million for improvements to U.S. Highway 67 northeast of Little Rock and $4 million for the construction of a railroad overpass in Monticello. DOT awarded a…

Womack Receives Empowering Kids Award for Outstanding Community Partner

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Washington, DC—September 10, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today received the ‘Empowering Kids Award for Outstanding Community Partner’ from the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Benton County. The honor recognizes his longstanding work to support the CAC’s mission of empowering and helping children. Congressman Womack said, “Our community is strong because of the people who…

Womack Invites Third District Students to Participate in 2020 Congressional App Challenge

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Washington, DC—August 25, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) invites all Third District middle and high school students to participate in the 2020 Congressional App Challenge. By encouraging America’s youth to pursue an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the competition hopes to inspire the next generation of innovators and help…

Womack Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Postal Bill

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“When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for Saturday morning. My brothers, sisters, and I would get up to watch our favorite cartoons. Now, decades later, I am again on the floor of the House of Representatives watching a cartoon.” (watch full speech) Washington, DC—August 22, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement after voting against H.R. 8015,…