Washington, DC—October 24, 2019....Continuing his commitment to support those who have served, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today cosponsored the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 4305). The bipartisan legislation will expand the access of service dogs for veterans who are struggling with mental health issues.
Congressman Womack said, “It’s… Read more »
Washington, DC—October 16, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today submitted public testimony to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs as they held an oversight hearing to address medical credentialing, privileging, and reporting issues at VA Medical Centers. The hearing was scheduled following Womack’s statement in front of the committee last month, which highlighted the… Read more »
Fort Smith, AR— September 30, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) today announced that Fort Smith will receive $1.4 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The investment will support the development of the Fort… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 26, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a 30-year veteran of the United States Army National Guard and Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors, released the following statement on the confirmation of Ryan McCarthy as the U.S. Secretary of the Army:
“Our military’s strength is based on the men and women who are steadfast in their commitment to the cause… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 25, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the White House released the full transcript of President Trump’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:
“The transcript reveals that Democrats have, once again, rushed to judgment without the facts. There was no quid pro quo, no mention of withholding military… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 25, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the United States and Japan signed a trade agreement at the UN General Assembly to expand market access for U.S. exporters:
“Today’s deal between the United States and Japan will benefit Arkansas’s farmers, ranchers, and producers. Increased market access for U.S. agricultural… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 24, 2019....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement regarding Speaker Pelosi's impeachment inquiry announcement:
"This announcement is unsurprising. Instead of governing, House Democrats have been obsessed with impeachment – it’s been their entire agenda. Now, they are moving forward with an inquiry without all the facts. Fueling… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 20, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack, U.S. Senator John Boozman, and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton today announced that Russellville Regional Airport will receive $1,575,212 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The investment will be used for infrastructure and safety improvement projects, including a runway overlay, which will… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 19, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, today testified before the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. He shared perspectives on the work of the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform, which he was privileged to Co-Chair last year, and provided insights on budget and… Read more »
Washington, DC—September 10, 2019….Continuing his work to support those who have defended our freedom, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the need for increased accountability and transparency at VA Medical Centers. He discussed the egregious misconduct of a former pathologist at the Fayetteville VA and called for an… Read more »
