Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement today regarding Monday’s tragic tornadoes in Oklahoma: “The aftermath of Monday’s storms in Oklahoma left unimaginable loss and devastation across the state, especially in Moore. Now, the community must band together to rebuild, and I commend all those in Arkansas’s Third District – including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the Harrison Daily Times, and many others – who have selflessly and generously com... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement tonight after the House passed H.R. 3 to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline by removing the requirement for a presidential permit, granting the additional federal permits required for the project, and limiting the legal challenges that can be brought regarding the pipeline’s construction: “In the 1,706 days since TransCanada submitted its Keystone XL application to the U.S. Department of State, President Obama has sup... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 45 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health care-related provisions in the Health Care Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010: “We all remember Nancy Pelosi’s infamous words: “we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.” Well, it’s been over three years since President Obama signed the so-called Affordable Care Act into law, and now know that th... Read more

Representatives Steve Womack (AR-3) and Jackie Speier (CA-12) congratulated the Senate today for passing the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743/H.R. 684) and urged their House colleagues to quickly do the same and finally level the playing field for American businesses. Under current law, brick-and-mortar retailers are required to collect sales and use taxes from customers who make purchases in their stores, but many online and catalog retailers do not have to collect the same taxes. Consumers now... Read more

Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school art competition. The Congressional Art Competition, which began in 1982, serves as an opportunity to recognize and to encourage the artistic talent in our congressional districts and across the country. The 2013 Competition was open to all high school students in the Third District, and the winner’s piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwor... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after today’s Senate vote to invoke cloture and end debate on the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743): “I’m extremely encouraged by the growing recognition that this unfair and outdated tax loophole is killing our Main Streets, and I applaud the Senate for invoking cloture on the Marketplace Fairness Act. As the Senate moves forward to actually debate this bipartisan, bicameral, common-sense solution, I am hopeful that any changes ma... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack’s district offices are currently accepting submissions for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is open to high school students only. Exceptions may be made for schools that have 7th through 12th grades on one campus. All entries are due next week and must be submitted to a district office by its respective deadline. The artwork will then be made available for public viewing at the Bentonville Downtown Activity Center from Monday, April 29, 2013, to F... Read more

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) with the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the second session of the 112th Congress. “In the face of high-stakes politics and difficult choices, Congressman Womack provided America’s job creators with a strong voice in Congress,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “This award recognizes Congressman Womack for consistently demonstrating h... Read more

With the U.S. Senate’s recent vote showing overwhelming support of the Marketplace Fairness Act, the original sponsors of H.R. 684 today joined a group of small business owners from across the country to urge members of Congress to support the Marketplace Fairness Act (H.R. 684). Under current law, while brick-and-mortar retailers collect sales and use taxes from customers who make purchases in their stores, many online and catalog retailers do not collect the same taxes. H.R. 684 empowers state... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has announced the 2013 Academy Days schedule. Young men and women in the Third District who are interested in pursuing appointments to the United States Service Academies, as well as those interested in ROTC scholarships, are encouraged to attend. Fort Smith Bentonville Tuesday, April 30, 2013 5:30 – 7:30 PM CDT 188th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering Complex, Building #450 4850 Leigh Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 Thursday, May 2, 2013 5:30 – 7:30 PM CDT Armed Forces R... Read more