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Womack, Arkansas Senators Announce $3.3 Million for Rogers Airport

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U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to announce that the Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport will receive a $3.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the rehabilitation of the airport’s apron, which will include over 230,000 square feet of new pavement. “Over the past few years, we’ve seen incredible…

Womack, Arkansas Senators Announce $4.9 Million Grant for Fort Smith Regional Airport

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U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to announce that the Fort Smith Regional Airport will receive a $4.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The funding will be used to shift a taxiway and complete the final stage of airport construction. “Today’s grant announcement is great news for Fort Smith.  This…

Womack Supports Border Crisis Bill, Immigration Reforms

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after supporting the passage of H.R. 5230, a bill which makes supplemental appropriations to address the current immigration crisis on the southwestern border for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and the passage of H.R. 5272, a bill which establishes prohibitions for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

Arkansas Delegation Announces Funding for Arkansas Fire Departments

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U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressmen Tim Griffin (AR-2) and Steve Womack (AR-3) to announce that five Arkansas fire departments will receive nearly $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) to purchase equipment, training materials, and vehicles. “Whether it’s providing life-saving turnout gear or…

Womack's Office Accepting Fall 2014 Internship Applications

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Congressman Steve Womack is currently seeking highly motivated college students 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: Fall 2014: August 11, 2014– December 12, 2014 A congressional internship is a rewarding experience, and both Washington, D.C., and district office interns will…

House RFS Leaders Respond to Podesta’s Comments on Ethanol Mandate

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U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), Jim Costa (CA-16), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement today in response to comments made by White House advisor John Podesta regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “Recent comments by a White House advisor implying a future increase in the ethanol mandate run counter to the position expressed by a…

Womack Delighted by U.S. Marshals Coin Design

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the unveiling of the U.S. Marshals Museum 225th anniversary commemorative coins: “I’m delighted by the designs for the U.S. Marshals Service commemorative coins.  These coins highlight the Marshals’ long history of justice, integrity, and service, and their sale will be driven by high demand and help fund…

Arkansas Delegation Announces Disaster Declaration for Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Flooding

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U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4), today announced that 23 Arkansas counties have been designated as disaster areas, allowing farmers and ranchers to receive assistance to recover from losses caused by severe weather in the state.  In June, east Arkansas was ravaged by…

ICYMI: Womack Addresses FSGG Appropriations on House Floor

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On Monday, July 14, 2014, in a speech given on the House Floor, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) spoke in support of H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015.  H.R. 5016 was subsequently passed today by the House.  The bill provides funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and…

Womack Applauds Passage of FSGG Appropriations

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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015, which provides funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and several other agencies for fiscal year 2015: “From enforcing our laws to…