Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement following His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of France, addressing a joint session of Congress: “President Macron today delivered a unifying message on the special relationship between the United States and France. Our countries have stood together since the American Revolution, fighting for our shared ideals of liberty, freedom, and democracy. Our friendship with France has proven lasting, and we must continue working together ... Read more

WASHINGTON– Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released today the following statement after President Donald Trump imposed new economic sanctions on North Korea: “Time and again North Korea has ignored international law. The Kim Jong Un regime continues to threaten not only the United States, but also our allies. I support the President’s recent sanctions in an effort to bring about a denuclearized North Korea and a return to global stability.” Congressman Steve Womack has represented Arkansas’s Th... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s path forward in Afghanistan and Southwest Asia: “I was impressed with the candor and commitment of the President. His remarks should energize American forces and strike fear into terror networks that wish us harm. His decision to hold Pakistan accountable is refreshing. Finally, we have a Commander in Chief willing to confront our enemies with the kind of resolve absent over the l... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released today the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3364, the Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Act: “I commend my fellow colleagues for passing H.R. 3364, the Russia, Iran, and North Korea Sanctions Act. I believe Congress’ most fundamental duty is to provide for the common defense of the nation, and to that end, this critical piece of legislation sends a powerful message to North Korea, Iran, and Russia through the imposition of sanctions. The... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline: “Americans want the opportunities created by the Keystone XL. I am disappointed, but not surprised, that President Obama has again put a restrictive energy agenda and the call of extreme environmental groups over the interests of honest Americans and their jobs and economy.” Congressman Steve Womack has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District ... Read more

If you are anything like me, Ukraine was not on your list of top U.S. foreign priorities before the events of 2014. However, with Russia annexing Crimea while continuing to send troops and weapons to Ukrainian separatists, it’s become important to pay attention to Ukraine in the interest of our nation’s safety and security. For these reasons, I decided to update you on the situation in Ukraine and the steps Congress is taking to aid the Ukrainian people in this week’s newsletter (which you can s... Read more