Press Releases

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House and Senate voted again to keep the government open with a short-term funding extension:   "I’m pleased that this unnecessary shutdown has ended. Funding the government is among the most fundamental of our legislative duties. Making demands unrelated to funding and resulting in a… Read more »

WASHINGTON- Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after federal funding was forced to lapse:   "It is regrettable that Senator Schumer and his Democrat colleagues have taken the government hostage over an insatiable desire to expedite protections for undocumented immigrants. Failing to fund our government, ignoring the plight of states running out… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House voted in favor of another short-term funding extension:    “The House Republican Conference had its hands tied today as we advanced another continuing resolution- this time to ensure funding through February 16. The bill provides a six-year extension for the Children’s Health… Read more »

WASHINGTON– The House Republican Steering Committee has recommended that Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) be named chairman of the House Budget Committee, to succeed Rep. Diane Black (R-TN). House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “I believe Steve Womack is the right man for the job of chairman of the Budget Committee. Steve’s experience in the House, commitment to fiscal… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House voted in favor of a short-term funding extension:   “While there is still disagreement in the spending priorities of our nation, I am glad we were able to move the debate past the holidays.  The Congress, however, has a number of major issues pending and the workload in January… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released today the following statement after the House agreed to the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:  "For the first time in over three decades, Congress has voted to fundamentally reform our tax code.  This bill allows hardworking Americans to keep more of their paycheck, creates jobs and increases… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3)— joined by Representatives John Carter (TX-31), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5), Steve Russell (OK-5), and Sanford Bishop (GA-2)— today introduced the Credentialing, Educating, and Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act.  This legislation will permit individuals who are eligible for the Department of Defense tuition… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House voted in favor of a short-term funding extension:  “This afternoon, I voted in favor of the short-term continuing resolution (CR) that will fund our government through December 22. I have often noted that I don’t like this kind of legislating, and I am disappointed that we have… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: “This newly reworked legislation clears up confusion for law enforcement and law abiding concealed carry permit holders while it also strengthens the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This bill will hold… Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, and Bruce Westerman, today introduced a resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs as the National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States. Founded in 1994 by former aviation cadet and Air Force First Lieutenant Errol Severe, and his wife, Beth, the museum honors… Read more »