WASHINGTON-Congressman Steve Womack, former National Guard commander who deployed in the wake of 9/11, expressed delight at the news that 9/11 architect and terrorist leader, Osama bin Laden, had been killed: "I join my colleagues in celebrating this important military achievement--the killing of Bin Laden--clearly our nation's highest and most elusive target since 9/11. The successful elimination of Bin Laden is a victory for our nation, those personally affected by 9/11 and the ensuing war on ... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack is pleased to announce that the City of Fayetteville has received a $485,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address residential sewer problems which occur when certain areas receive heavy rainfall. Read more

The following documents provide assistance during to anyone affected by the deadly series of storms from this week. The first document is called “A Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance” and it provides steps in the process of declaring a disaster as well as a list of available assistance. The second document is a background on what they call "Preliminary Damage Assessments" (PDA) which recently took place in Garland and Faulkner counties due to the massive da... Read more

SPRINGDALE—Congressman Steve Womack will be spending some time at the pumps this Friday filling up people’s tanks. If you haven’t noticed, gas prices are increasing at a rapid rate. How is it affecting you? What are your concerns? What do you think the best path forward is? Tell your congressman while he pumps your gas this Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Macadoodles in Springdale. Pumping For Patrons Time/Location 4:30—5:30 p.m. Friday April 29, 2011 Macadoodles 838 N. 48th Street Springda... Read more

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Womack will be traveling throughout the district for the next two weeks-talking with constituents and visiting with local business leaders. The following events are open to the press. Read more

WASHINGTON—On Friday, the House passed Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WS) FY2012 budget plan 235-193 vote. Only four Republican members voted against the proposal which would cut both spending and the deficit by trillions of dollars, restructure the tax code and reform Medicare and Medicaid—making them viable programs for future generations Read more

On Thursday, Congressman Steve Womack voted in favor of the largest single non-defense cut in history. With the passage of H.R. 1473, Making Appropriations for Department of Defense and Other Departments and Agencies for FY2011, nearly $40 billion will be cut from spending and the nation’s military and federal government operations will be funded for the remainder of FY11. Read more

Congressman Womack is working on a special project to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedoms and we need your help. Read more

WASHINGTON – One day after the House passed the latest Continuing Resolution which would cut $12 billion, prevent a shutdown and fund the Department of Defense for the remainder of FY11 (ensuring our troops get paid)—Congressman Steve Womack took to the House Floor to urge Senate Democrats to take up the bill and prevent a government shutdown. Read more

The effects of the two FY1996 shutdowns on government activities and the public received extensive attention. Although the effects on the public of any future shutdown would not necessarily reflect past experience, past events may be illustrative of effects that are possible. Several examples follow that were reported in congressional hearings, news media, and agency accounts. Read more