Press Releases

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) today released the following statement regarding the struggles to pass healthcare legislation through both houses:      “Early this morning, the Senate failed in delivering a healthcare bill that would rid the country of the collapsing Obamacare mandates. I am deeply saddened that we have come to this point as a Congress. With an… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) today voted for the passage of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act.    This omnibus bill provides funding for four of the twelve total appropriations bills: (1) Defense, (2) Legislative Branch, (3) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and (4) Energy and Water Development through Fiscal Year 2018.  After passage,… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted for the passage of H.J. Res. 111, Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to “Arbitration Agreements,” following his leading role to address this looming issue in the House Committee on Appropriations. The Congressional… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released today the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3364, the Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Act: “I commend my fellow colleagues for passing H.R. 3364, the Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Act. I believe Congress’ most fundamental duty is to provide for the common defense of the nation, and to that end, this critical… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution was passed out of Committee:      “I am inspired by the budget that my colleagues and I have worked hard to move to the full House last night. Our resolution draws a path forward for achieving a balanced budget in 10 years, without raising taxes, and places… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2018 Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Bill was passed through Committee: “As the Vice Chairman of the LHHS Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to join my committee colleagues in passing this vital bill. Among many… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY18 (NDAA):   “Today, I commend the House for carrying out its most fundamental duty of providing for the common defense of the Republic through passage of this bill. It is an important first step in bringing back readiness, resources, and reform to the… Read more »

Congressman Womack (AR-3) today introduced and subsequently achieved a unanimous voice vote for passage of his amendment in the House Appropriations Committee’s markup of its Fiscal Year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. This amendment addresses proper cost-benefit analysis at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and relieves overregulation of inter-affiliate swaps… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement on the Fiscal Year 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill: "Today, I joined my colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee in voting to send the Fiscal Year 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill to the House floor for a vote. It is an important next step on the road to restoring badly-needed… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement on the Trump Administration's withdrawal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: "In 2015, the Obama Administration proposed one of the most controversial environmental regulations in recent history: the Waters of the United States Rule. Today, President Trump and EPA Administrator Pruitt announced a repeal of… Read more »