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Womack Statement on Articles of Impeachment

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Washington, DC—December 10, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump today: “It has been abundantly clear that since President Trump’s election in 2016, House Democrats have been hell-bent on removing him from office. Even today, after articles of impeachment were filed, one member…

Womack Statement on the Death of Fayetteville Police Officer Stephen Carr

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Washington, DC—December 8, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement mourning the loss of Fayetteville Police Officer Stephen Carr, who was senselessly  targeted and killed in the line of duty: “Officer Stephen Carr proudly wore his shield while upholding his oath to keep Arkansans safe each day. He was on duty about to begin another shift when he…

Womack Delivers Letter to WWII Veteran from President Trump

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Rogers, AR—November 26, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today delivered a letter from President Trump to the Third District’s John “Ray” Lemons, a World War II veteran and member of the Greatest Generation. The note congratulates Ray on his 100th birthday and thanks him for his honorable service to the United States. The letter says, in part, “Our nation owes your generation, the…

Arkansas Lawmakers Announce DOT Grants for Fayetteville and Pine Bluff Regional Airports

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Washington, DC—November 22, 2019….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Representatives Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), announced the release of federal funds for upgrades at two Arkansas regional airports. Drake Field in Fayetteville is the recipient of $1.25 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) which will be used to…

Womack to Vote Against Continuing Resolution, Calls on Congress to Focus on Funding Issues Now

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Washington, DC – November 19, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) announced that he will vote against today’s proposed continuing resolution (CR) and called for Congress to stop its cycle of last-minute, temporary funding bills. Instead of punting the stopgap deadline to December 20th, Womack feels strongly that members should stay in Washington to debate and pass full appropriations…

Womack Statement on Arkansas Poultry Farmers Regaining Access to China

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Washington, DC—November 14, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Co-Chair of the Congressional Chicken Caucus, released the following statement on China’s decision to lift its ban on poultry imports from the United States: “Today’s announcement is welcome news for Arkansas and farmers across the United States. Our hardworking poultry producers help feed and fuel the world, and strong…

Womack Leads West Point Board of Visitors Meeting

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Washington, DC—November 13, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors, today joined the Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy Darryl Williams, Army leadership, cadets, and other members of the Board, to examine institutional matters and updates. The group discussed a range of issues, including infrastructure, training, leadership…

Womack: “America Has Been a Shining Example of Freedom Because of Those Who Serve Her in Uniform.”

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Washington, DC—November 11, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a 30-year veteran of the United States Army National Guard, penned a piece published by the Ripon Society on Veterans Day and the meaning of service to country. His reflections on this day of honor can be read below: More than 100 years ago, at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month,…

Womack, NASA Administrator Tour the Third District

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ARKANSAS—November 8, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today welcomed NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to Arkansas’s Third District. Womack and Bridenstine traveled throughout Northwest Arkansas to learn about local aerospace research, discuss science education, and share more information about NASA’s work and mission. Additional details about the visit, which included…

Womack Statement on Sham Impeachment Resolution

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Washington, DC—October 31, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after voting against H. Res. 660, Speaker Pelosi’s partisan impeachment resolution: “From day one of his Presidency, House Democrats have been focused on one thing—removal of the duly elected President of the United States. This latest attempt, shrouded in secrecy, is neither warranted nor…