From the Front: August 7, 2026
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Womack Remembers Tommy Ratzlaff, John Brown, and 28 American Servicemembers Who Perished 15 Years Ago in Extortion 17 Shootdown
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ARKANSAS—August 6, 2026…Fifteen years ago, on August 6, 2011, a U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter with the call sign Extortion 17 was shot down by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. All 38 people on board were killed, including Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff of Green Forest and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Pararescueman John W. Brown of Siloam… From the Front: July 31, 2026
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Click here to read this edition. Read more. Womack on Appropriations Hearing: Americans Deserve a Functioning Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a senior appropriator and Chairman of the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee, stressed the need for policy reform to prevent future government funding lapses during a full committee hearing. The hearing witnesses were Senator James Lankford… Womack Votes for Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Womack said, “Peace through Strength requires us to address supply chain vulnerabilities, strengthen competition and innovation across the defense industry, and… Womack Votes to Prevent Insider Trading and Election Fraud
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation aims to prevent Members of Congress from using their positions and nonpublic information to benefit financially from purchases or sales made on the U.S. stock market. The legislation also includes measures to strengthen voter ID laws… Womack Votes to Bolster Defense and Election Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 22, 2026… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H. Con. Res. 113. This budget resolution instructs relevant House committees to provide $95 billion for defense and intelligence capabilities, aid for farmers, and election security. Congressman Womack said, “Securing our elections and supplying the Department of War with the resources… Womack Votes to Prevent Threat of Shutdown, Continue Work on Full-Year Funding Priorities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 21, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. This continuing resolution would fund the federal government at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 4, 2026. Congressman Womack said, “The end of the fiscal year is approaching fast, and while the House has made sizable progress in approving… Womack Tours Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Site
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BALTIMORE, MD— July 20, 2026… Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) toured the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild site in Baltimore, Maryland, with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Senators Shelley Moore Capito (WV) and Angela Alsobrooks (MD), as well as Representatives Steny Hoyer (MD-5),… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |