Abortion

Washington, DC—January 19, 2024...As Americans across the nation gather again to stand for life, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined in their call to protect the unborn and most vulnerable among us. He is committed to defending life and has continually taken action in Congress to support important pro-life legislation and prohibit taxpayer dollars from funding… Read more »

Washington, DC – January 11, 2023….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to support the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act and H.Con.Res.3, legislation he cosponsored to uphold the sanctity of life. The measures protect the rights of babies born alive after failed abortion attempts and condemns violence against pro-life organizations and religious centers. Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. H.R. 7 codifies the Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal funds for abortions in Appropriations legislation and was first enacted in 1976: “Human life is sacred, and as a staunch defender… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: “For the first time, Congress has placed a repeal of the most onerous parts of Obamacare and an elimination of federal funding for Planned Parenthood on President Obama’s desk, forcing him to make a… 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 »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 3504) and the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 3134): “Unborn lives matter, and I am frankly disgusted by Planned Parenthood’s unethical actions and continuously callous tone.  As the House continues to investigate this egregious,… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined a bipartisan group of 242 House colleagues to pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act.  H.R. 7 codifies the Hyde Amendment, which has barred the use of federal funds for abortions in Appropriations legislation since 1976.  Additionally, the bill eliminates tax credits and subsidies for Obamacare health plans that include… Read more »

Congressmen Steve Womack (AR-3), Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) today joined a bipartisan group of 227 House colleagues to pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act.  This legislation enacts a permanent ban on the use of all federal dollars to fund abortions and eliminates tax credits and subsidies for Obamacare health plans that include… Read more »