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Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) will not be finalized this year, Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Steve Womack (R-AR) released the following statement:  “These delays by the EPA are completely unacceptable. After nearly a year with no action on the proposed RFS for 2014, the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement of Immigration Accountability Executive Actions: “The Constitution is clear when it grants Congress the authority to make our nation’s laws, not the President.  But throughout his presidency, President Obama has refused to do the job actually afforded to him by the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 5682, a bill which authorizes the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline:  “Building the Keystone XL would put thousands of Americans to work, set the momentum for more plants, pipelines, and transmission lines to be built, and… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “There is simply no way to fully express our gratitude for our servicemen and women.  Without their selfless service, patriotism, and commitment to defending our freedom, America would not be herself.  We are forever indebted to them, and today, as our nation pauses to honor our… Read more »

More than 3,300 jobs have been created in Fort Smith over the past two years, with the single largest jobs announcement in the state occurring in Fort Smith, according to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. Fort Smith’s transportation and logistics, manufacturing, health care, higher education and customer service sectors, as well as the Air National Guard 188th Wing,… Read more »

One of the greatest pieces of the American fabric is that the nation’s military is made up of those who volunteer themselves in order to serve and protect the country, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said at a Thursday Veterans Day event. The ceremony at the Golden Living administrative center in Fort Smith was held to honor of the company’s veteran employees, the… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) applauded a decision Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend the repayment date of its Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) an additional 90 days to agricultural producers affected by the Turner Grain Merchandising collapse in Brinkley,… Read more »

Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4) today sent a letter to President Obama asking the administration to take further steps to protect Americans against the spread of the Ebola virus. The letter says, in part:   “While it’s important to establish appropriate protocols to treat, contain, and defeat the virus in this country,… Read more »

Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, says he’s “bullish on Fort Smith,” and he offers compelling support for his position. Speaking last week to the Times Record editorial board, Rep. Womack described himself as a “fundamentals guy,” and said Fort Smith has all the fundamentals for a great city. From its scenic beauty to its strategic location, from its river and rail transportation to its… Read more »

Drug addiction is not a pleasant subject, and those in attendance at the Boone County Recovery Project on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at North Arkansas College heard some unpleasant stories about drug addiction.  Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore and Third District Congressman Steve Womack told of personal experiences with drug addicts. Womack’s were especially heart breaking, since they dealt… Read more »