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WASHINGTON, D.C. — February 3, 2026… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The package includes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act—legislation led by House Appropriations THUD Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 20, 2025… Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce considered Congressman Steve Womack’s (AR-3) bill, H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act. Congressman Womack said, “Tipped employees are the foundation on which the service industry is built. Unfortunately, inconsistent regulations create unclear and uncertain operating environments for… Read more »

Washington, DC—March 24, 2025…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) reintroduced the Tipped Employee Protection Act of 2025, legislation to clarify the definition of tipped employee and relieve reporting burdens that harm the restaurant industry. Congressman Womack said, “Hardworking restaurant owners and employees have a lot on their plate running a business and serving… Read more »