Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey recommended to the Department of Justice that no charges be brought against Hillary Clinton for her handling of classified information while she was Secretary of State:
“In Director Comey’s own words, the FBI ‘looked at whether there is evidence… Read more »
On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in a speech given on the House Floor, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) spoke in support of H.R. 5293, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 5293 was subsequently passed today by the House. The bill provides funding for the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities for fiscal year 2017.
“I rise in support of the FY… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Congressman French Hill (AR-2), Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), and Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-1) released the following statements after the Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land (APPROVAL) Act (H.R. 3062) today passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources by a vote of 19-11.
“The… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after supporting House-passage of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA; H.R. 4900):
“The passage of this important, bipartisan legislation will help put the territory of Puerto Rico and her people back on firmer footing after years of poor governance that led them down this path… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after supporting House-passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (H.R. 4909):
“In a world that is more dangerous and more complex than ever before, it is critically important that we ensure our military remains the best trained, equipped, and supported in the world. The FY 2017… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Bill Flores (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA) and Steve Womack (R-AR) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed 2017 renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):
“The proposed increases in the volume of ethanol under the current RFS will continue to harm… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's transgender bathroom guidance:
"President Obama's transgender bathroom guidance is yet another example of this administration with a solution in search of a problem. Despite having visited schools across the Third District, the guidance from the Departments of Justice and Education is… Read more »
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2016 competition was open to all high school students in the Third District. From the 76 entries representing twelve schools, the top five finalists will be selected by a panel judges from the community, including Jeannie Hulen, University of Arkansas… Read more »
Senator John Boozman, Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman Rick Crawford, Congressman French Hill, Congressman Steve Womack, and Congressman Bruce Westerman today issued the following statement in response to an announcement by the Department of Energy (DOE) to use Section 1222 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–58) to partner with Clean Line Energy in an energy transmission… Read more »
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the House Budget Committee passed the fiscal year 2017 budget, A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America:
“Our nation’s $19 trillion debt threatens America’s ability to ensure the safety and security of our people, our allies, and our interests. It is imperative that we get our country off this… Read more »