Press Releases

The House today amended and passed H.J.Res 59, the Senate-passed continuing resolution (CR), funding the government through December 15, 2013.  The first amendment delays Obamacare’s implementation until January 1, 2015.  The second amendment permanently repeals Obamacare’s medical device excise tax.  After passage, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following… Read more »

The House today passed H.R. 3210 to ensure our troops get paid in the event of a government shutdown.  After passage, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “It is unconscionable to not protect our men and women in uniform who selflessly protect us and our freedoms, and I am proud to join my colleagues in ensuring our troops do not fall victim to the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), along with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, today announced that the University of Arkansas (U of A) in Fayetteville will receive $1.4 million in Department of Transportation funding to create a Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC).  The center will expand the U of A’s transportation research by improving maritime… Read more »

The House today passed H.J.Res 59, the Continuing Resolution (CR) with a provision to defund and delay President Obama’s signature health care law.  After passage, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “I am proud to have joined my colleagues in the House to do what is  in the best interest of Third District Arkansans and the country: vote to keep… Read more »

On May 6, 2013, the Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743/H.R. 684). The bill gives states the ability to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales and use taxes – rather than relying on consumers to remit those taxes – if states simplify their sales and use tax systems.  The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and awaits action in the… Read more »

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to congratulate the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas World Trade Center on receiving a $160,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant will expand on the facilities’ work to increase Arkansas’s exports and competitiveness in today’s global marketplace. “Last year,… Read more »

On July 5, 2013, the Obama administration reported that systems to safeguard and verify eligibility for federal premium subsidies for health insurance purchased through an exchange are not in place and announced it would rely on self-attestation and sample audits for the purpose of distributing premium tax credits.  It is estimated that this could result in $250 billion of improper… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “One year after the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya that took the lives of four American diplomats, including Ambassador Stevens, Americans are left with more questions than answers.  No words can defend these senseless acts of violence; nor can they defend the administration’s outright refusal to provide… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement: “Today, we remember the innocent Americans who died in the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11th and the heroes that on that day – and for the twelve years since – have selflessly and readily fought to defend our freedoms and our people.  My thoughts and prayers and those of a grateful nation are with them… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today joined U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman to announce $75,000 in Department of Transportation funding for Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport.  The funding will be used to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment, which will allow the airport to improve safety and operations. “Safe and efficient transportation is essential to the economic… Read more »