Press Releases

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after President Obama issued a veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016: “Holding our national security hostage for pet social programs is not only shortsighted but also a clear threat to our nation and our soldiers abroad.  We cannot truly protect ourselves in an increasingly unstable… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to Chairman Paul Ryan (WI-1) announcing his willingness to serve as Speaker of the House, given the support of all major Republican caucuses, during a closed-door Republican Conference meeting: "Now more than ever, it's imperative that Republicans come together to steer America down a more conservative… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is currently seeking hard-working college students and recent graduates to serve as interns in his Washington, D.C. office, as well as his district offices in Rogers, Fort Smith, and Harrison, for the following session: Spring 2016: January-May* *Dates are flexible. A congressional internship is a rewarding experience, and both Washington, D.C. and… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after supporting House passage of H.R. 702, a bill to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions and lift the crude oil export ban: “Since I was elected to Congress, I have supported an all-of-the-above approach to our nation’s energy policy; the passage of this important legislation continues that record with the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after supporting House passage of H.R. 3192, the Homebuyers Assistance Act, which provides temporary regulatory relief from the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule by establishing a hold-harmless period lasting until February 1, 2016: “Regulations… Read more »

Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12) and Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) yesterday sent National Commission on the Future of the Army (NCFA) Chairman Carter Ham, USA Ret., and Vice Chairman Thomas R. Lamont a letter expressing concerns over recent Army force structure decisions and their hope that the NCFA will take into account the value and capability of the National Guard as they prepare… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after supporting House-passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (H.R. 1735): “I am appalled that President Obama would rank the security of our nation below his pet discretionary spending projects by threatening veto a bill as important as the National Defense Authorization Act.  The… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to Speaker John Boehner’s announced resignation as Speaker of the House and from Congress: “John Boehner is a great man with arguably the most difficult job in public service, and in spite of that, he has led with distinction and compassion during a period of great difficulty.  He loves our members,… Read more »

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Steve Womack (AR-03), today announced that the University of Arkansas (UA) and Arkansas State University (ASU) will receive grants from the Department of Justice (DOJ) totaling over $900,000 to study domestic radicalization.  UA will receive $399,531 to identify behavioral characteristics of… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to the historic address from Pope Francis to a joint session of Congress: “Today, we had the honor of welcoming Pope Francis to give a historic address to a Joint Session of Congress.  The Pope’s message of working for the common good, protecting the most vulnerable, and preserving the dignity of each… Read more »