Foreign Affairs

Washington, DC—January 12, 2023….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted for the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, legislation prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from sending petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China or any entity that intends to export it to China. The bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »