Washington, DC—April 16, 2020….Congressman Steve Womack—along with U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—honored the life and service of Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker, Jr., a Fort Smith native who was stationed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and recently passed away due to COVID-19 related complications:
Womack said, “Today, Fort Smith and the State of Arkansas… Read more »
Washington, DC—April 14, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding a total of $51 million in grants to Arkansas airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the coronavirus pandemic.
“These much-needed funds… Read more »
Washington, DC—April 10, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—announced emergency grants to support postsecondary students and institutes of higher education impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The funds, totaling more than $100 million, come from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic… Read more »
Washington, DC—April 8, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding federal funds to health centers across Arkansas to help facilitate the coronavirus response in our communities.
The grants—totaling $10,559,850—were… Read more »
Washington, DC—April 2, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding federal funds to municipalities across Arkansas, as well as the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), to help facilitate the coronavirus… Read more »
Washington, DC—March 27, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement regarding today’s House passage of the CARES Act. The legislation will now head to President Trump’s desk for signature:
“History has shown that our state and nation will always rise above every challenge. This is an unprecedented crisis, which requires a robust and targeted response on all… Read more »
Washington, DC—March 27, 2020....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today spoke on the House floor and urged his colleagues to quickly pass the CARES Act, an emergency relief package that will help American families, workers, small businesses, and healthcare professionals.
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) calls for the passage of the CARES Act
Watch the video here and read a transcript… Read more »
Washington, DC—March 23, 2020...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement after Senate Democrats twice blocked the consideration of the CARES Act, the Phase III coronavirus relief package that will deliver much-needed aid to small businesses and Americans. The legislation includes direct financial help for American families, rapid relief for small businesses and their… Read more »
Washington, DC – March 20, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced that the Trump administration has approved a Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The declaration makes additional federal resources… Read more »
Washington, DC – March 19, 2020….U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Steve Womack, French Hill, Rick Crawford, and Bruce Westerman—sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for an SBA disaster declaration for economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The… Read more »
