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House Passes Womack Cosponsored Bill Supporting Israel

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Washington, DC—November 2, 2023…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted for H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. He is an original cosponsor of this emergency package, which will provide $14.3 billion to America’s ally, Israel, with resources needed to defend itself against the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. The legislation is fully offset by Internal…

Womack Statement on House Passage of Defense, Homeland Security, State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills

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Washington, DC—September 28, 2023…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY24 Defense, Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bills. Congressman Womack said, “I’m glad the House coalesced and passed three additional appropriations bills, which ensures our military is postured to deter our…

Womack Joins Delegation to Gibraltar, Germany, Visits Arkansas National Guard Unit

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Washington, DC—August 1, 2023…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, joined a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Gibraltar and Germany. Part of the trip featured a visit to Grafenwoehr Training Area to meet with the leadership and members of the Arkansas National Guard’s 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), a unit…

House Fully Funds VA, Passes Ebbing Air National Guard Funding

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Washington, DC—July 27, 2023…Today the House of Representatives passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in favor of the bill, which passed out of the House Appropriations Committee on June 13, 2023, with his support. This legislation exceeds the Department of Defense’s Military…

Womack Travels to West Point for Summer Training, Leads Board of Visitors Meeting

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Washington, DC—July 24, 2023…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors, traveled to the United States Military Academy at West Point to observe cadet summer training, meet with cadets and West Point leadership, and lead the West Point Board of Visitors meeting. Congressman Womack said, “West Point commissions young officers of character dedicated to…

Womack Supports House Passage of FY24 NDAA

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Washington, DC— July 14, 2023…Today Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The legislation authorizes $886.3 billion for national security activities, including resources to equip our troops, support military families, enhance defense capabilities, strengthen military readiness, and deter foreign…

Womack Supports National Defense, Secures Additional Funding for Ebbing Air National Guard Base

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Washington, DC—June 22, 2023… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in favor of the FY24 Defense Appropriations bill, which passed out of the House Appropriations Committee today. Congressman Womack said, “The FY24 Defense Appropriations bill commits us to a lethal, effective, and ready force. The investments made in this bill ensure our military is postured to deter our adversaries and,…

Womack Secures Funding for Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base

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Washington, DC— June 13, 2023…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies legislation that passed out of the House Appropriations Committee today. This bill exceeds the Department of Defense’s MILCON budget request and secures key defense priorities, including $75.5 million for three Ebbing Air National Guard Base…

Womack, Boozman Visit Singapore to Advance Momentum for Fort Smith FMS Mission

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Washington, DC—April 5, 2023….U.S. Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) and Senator John Boozman (R-AR) traveled to the Republic of Singapore to continue building relationships with the important U.S. ally as it prepares to relocate an F-16 squadron and train on F-35s at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. Congressman Steve Womack said, “I was glad to travel to Singapore with…

Womack, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Tax on Military Families

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Washington, DC—April 4, 2023…. Recognizing the importance of supporting America’s military families, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-8), introduced legislation to eliminate the tax burden on Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) payments. The bipartisan bill ensures…

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