Congressman Steve Womack addressed the National Conference of State Legislatures during their Washington, D.C. fly-in to express support for e-fairness legislation. "For over a decade, states have sought a resolution to the online-sales tax dilemma. And, this year, e-fairness is understandably the top legislative priority of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Governors Association. Why? Because over 99 percent of individuals in the 46 states that have sales and use ta... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken of Minnesota to introduce the National Child Protection Training Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to improve child abuse training programs and enhance child protection nationwide. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has co-sponsored companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Child Protection Training Act would build on the success of the National Child Protection Training Center... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, together with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4), released the following statement: “Since February, the Arkansas delegation has repeatedly requested the strategic military analysis, readiness study, and budget analysis that led to the United States Air Force’s (USAF) decision to eliminate the 188th Fighter Wing’s A-10 mission. However, after meeting with U... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4) to seek answers from U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Welsh about the Air Force’s decision to eliminate the A-10 mission in Fort Smith. In the letter, the delegation expressed frustration about the U.S. Air Force’s revised force structure proposal that would eliminate the A-10 mission at the 188th Fighter ... Read more

"Today I stopped by Overstreet’s Jewelry and Bedford Camera and Video to join Americans across the country in supporting their Main Street businesses on Small Business Saturday,” Womack said. “Businesses like Overstreet’s and Bedford’s are vital to our communities and economy but are forced to compete on an uneven playing field with online-only retailers. It's time the government stopped picking marketplace winners and losers and pass the Marketplace Equity Act which provides a common-sense solu... Read more

“In August, I sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson with 155 of my House colleagues asking for immediate relief from the government’s ethanol production mandate. On Friday, the EPA denied that request, citing a lack of “severe economic harm” to justify such a decision, despite evidence to the contrary. When an agency fails to act, Congress must, and while disappointing, this decision made clear the need for Congress to reevaluate the Renewable Fuels Standard.” Read more

“The freedom with which we Americans are so blessed is not free, and on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women in uniform who selflessly and courageously protect that gift.” “I am proud to have served in the United States Army National Guard for thirty years and am tremendously grateful for all those who served before, besides, and after me. As a United States Representative, I will continue to work on behalf of our veterans and remain committed to providing our military men and women... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack was the keynote speaker at Tyson’s 2012 Veterans Day Celebration today. Tyson Foods’ annual Veterans Day event is sponsored by Tyson’s Veterans Business Resource Group for military veterans employed at the company’s corporate offices. The company is the leading supplier of food to the Defense Commissary Agency and has been helping feed the U.S. military and their families for more than 50 years. “Veterans Day is a day to honor all men and women in uniform for their selfl... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) announced today that the Washington/Madison County Adult Drug Treatment Court (WMCADTC) will receive a $325,000 grant for a service enhancement and expansion project. The Department of Health and Human Services, which issued the grant, said the funds will be used to improve and expand the treatment and recovery services available to WMCADTC participants and their families and to expand the Court’s capacity. Spe... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman join Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1) and Steve Womack (AR-3) to announce that four Arkansas colleges will receive a combined $1,054,325 in Upward Bound Math and Science Grants Read more