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Womack Honors Life and Memory of Detective Paul Newell

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Washington, DC—December 21, 2022....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) just spoke on the House floor to honor the life and dutiful service of Benton County Sheriff’s Office Detective Paul Newell, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last weekend. During the tribute, Womack noted how Detective Newell was driven by a call to serve others. Watch Congressman Womack’s remarks…

Floor Speeches: Womack Honors Mayor Jackie Crabtree, Sheriff Tim Helder

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Washington, DC—December 14, 2022....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today spoke on the House floor to honor the careers of Pea Ridge Mayor Jackie Crabtree and Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder. Womack’s tributes celebrated their decades of professionalism and dedicated service to the Third District as they both prepare to retire. Transcripts of both speeches, as prepared for delivery,…

Rep. Womack and Sen. Braun Introduce Legislation to Protect Tipped Workers

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Washington, DC—December 13, 2022….Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) introduced legislation to clarify the definition of tipped employee and relieve reporting burdens that are harming the restaurant community. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) is leading the companion legislation in the Senate. Rep. Steve Womack said, “The consequences of this Biden administration rule include layoffs and…

Womack Supports American Defense and Troops

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Washington, DC—December 8, 2022….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation, which includes many Womack-supported provisions, authorizes nearly $858 billion for national security activities, including resources to equip our troops, support military families, enhance defense capabilities,…

Womack Supports Maternal and Child Care Bill to Help Families

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Washington, DC—December 2, 2022….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to pass legislation to help families and honor the late Congresswoman Jackie Walorski by reauthorizing the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. The bill increases funding for services that aid new parents and their children from before birth through kindergarten with in-home…