Defense

As you may know, last night Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of New York publically announced that he will oppose the Iran nuclear deal when it comes to the Senate for a vote.  Now, Senator Schumer and I agree on practically nothing – but I cannot stress how much I agree with his position and how much his stance matters to Congress’s ability to ultimately defeat one of the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement of a final agreement in nuclear negotiations with Iran:   “Iran is the world’s largest sponsor of terror.  By paving the way for this most dangerous state to obtain nuclear weapons and a free flow of arms, this agreement will ultimately increase Iran’s… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 2685, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, which provides the Department of Defense (DoD) $490.2 billion in discretionary funding and $88.4 billion for the Global War on Terror (GWOT) for fiscal year 2016: “From ISIL to Boko Haram, America faces new and growing threats daily. … Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016: “Regardless of the gridlock in Washington and our countless disagreements, there is one commitment that both sides of the aisle must come together to uphold – our commitment to our men and women in uniform.  That is… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), along with 67 House colleagues, yesterday sent United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter a letter expressing concern about the Army’s Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI) as planned, which will begin transferring Apache helicopters out of the Army National Guard in April 2016, and its potential impact on the National Guard.  The letter says,… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response an address from His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to a joint session of Congress: “President Ghani today reminded us that freedom is in fact not free, and I appreciate his humbling gratitude for the sacrifices we have already made and the American lives… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after voting against the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 240, which makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2015: “Our Founding Fathers gave Congress a tool to resolve legislative stalemates – the conference committee.  It was one of their many strokes of… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress: “A nuclear Iran endangers the very existence of Israel, a bright light of democracy and our greatest ally in a region that is becoming more and more volatile with every passing day.  Make no mistake, America… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after Governor-Elect Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) today announced the appointment of Brigadier General Mark H. Berry to be Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard: “General Berry is an accomplished officer and a proud Arkansan with the experience and knowledge to be a decisive leader for the National Guard. I applaud… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3979, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015: “America is at war, and as our country faces continued uncertainty, it is Congress’s job to ensure that those who protect us  from these threats – our men and women in uniform – at least have… Read more »