"The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act creates a new, streamlined process to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or misconduct on a shortened timeline, while still protecting due process rights. This legislation will help keep the VA accountable. Care for our nation’s veterans is non-negotiable. We must honor their… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), joined by Congressmen Steven Palazzo (MS-4), Bradley Byrne (AL-1), Robert Aderholt (AL-4), Trent Franks (AZ-8), Paul Cook (CA-8), Ralph Abraham (LA-5), Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1), Mark Amodei (NV-2), Bill Johnson (OH-6), Joe Wilson (SC-2), Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), Pete Olson (TX-22), and Evan Jenkins (WV-3), introduced H.J.Res. 61, a joint resolution which… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after House passage of the VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1994) and the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 3236):  “The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuing to make great strides to right unacceptable practices occurring at VA hospitals across… Read more »

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with U.S. Representative Steve Womack (AR-3), today announced that the University of Arkansas (U of A) has been awarded funding to develop an online and in-person training and mentoring program for military veterans and minority farmers. “Establishing this type of career development program at our state’s flagship university is significant… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “There is simply no way to fully express our gratitude for our servicemen and women.  Without their selfless service, patriotism, and commitment to defending our freedom, America would not be herself.  We are forever indebted to them, and today, as our nation pauses to honor our… Read more »

One of the greatest pieces of the American fabric is that the nation’s military is made up of those who volunteer themselves in order to serve and protect the country, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said at a Thursday Veterans Day event. The ceremony at the Golden Living administrative center in Fort Smith was held to honor of the company’s veteran employees, the… Read more »

Americans are empowered when their government works for – not against – them.  But as you know, the federal government has faced quite a few scandals as of late, including the IRS targeting scandal, the attack in Benghazi, and the VA scandal.  In this week’s policy update, I will discuss the VA scandal and what Congress has done in response to the revelation that some within the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 4810, the Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014, of which he is a cosponsor: “Rewarding VA employees for delaying and denying care for tens of thousands of our veterans is indefensible.  I am proud to cosponsor and support this bill, which ends this practice and ensures that our… Read more »

  Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 4301, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014, of which he is a cosponsor: “The information that has come to light about the treatment of veterans in Phoenix and at several VA hospitals across the nation is minimally a breach of competence and is,… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement regarding Veterans Day: “Every veteran is a hero, and while we celebrate and honor them today, these heroes serve 365 days a year.  A day should never go by in which we take for granted the selfless sacrifices they have made to protect us and our freedoms.  Our nation is forever indebted to them, and to our past,… Read more »