U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), Jim Costa (CA-16), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement today in response to comments made by White House advisor John Podesta regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “Recent comments by a White House advisor implying a future increase in the ethanol mandate run counter to the position expressed by a majority of the House of Representatives. The EPA’s proposal for 2014, which included a reduction in the amou... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after the unveiling of the U.S. Marshals Museum 225th anniversary commemorative coins: “I’m delighted by the designs for the U.S. Marshals Service commemorative coins. These coins highlight the Marshals’ long history of justice, integrity, and service, and their sale will be driven by high demand and help fund the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith – a world class museum and permanent tribute to one of America’s greatest law ... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4), today announced that 23 Arkansas counties have been designated as disaster areas, allowing farmers and ranchers to receive assistance to recover from losses caused by severe weather in the state. In June, east Arkansas was ravaged by flash flooding, which devastated thousands of acres of crops and pastures. “Last month’s flash floods not only dam... Read more

On Monday, July 14, 2014, in a speech given on the House Floor, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) spoke in support of H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015. H.R. 5016 was subsequently passed today by the House. The bill provides funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and several other agencies for fiscal year 2015. “Mr. Chairman, as members of Congress – and especiall... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015, which provides funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and several other agencies for fiscal year 2015: “From enforcing our laws to assisting entrepreneurs, agencies funded in this bill provide essential services to the American people. But t... Read more

At a press conference with Republican leaders today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) discussed the dozens of jobs bills the House has passed that – if taken up by the Senate – would create jobs and opportunity in America. The video can be found here. The transcript is below. Remarks of Representative Steve Womack of Arkansas Republican Leadership Press Conference July 15, 2014 Good morning. In my state, in Arkansas, there was an expectation that in the post-stimulus period that there would be ov... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 3086, the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (PITFA), which prohibits taxation for sheer usage of the Internet and its services: “I am proud to cosponsor and support PITFA, which ensures Internet-usage remains permanently tax-free. But it’s important to remember that while Internet-usage is free of tax, purchases made online are not – consumers are personally responsible for calculating and remitting sal... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Tom Cotton (AR-4), today wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack in support of Governor Mike Beebe’s request for federal disaster assistance for Arkansas farmers and ranchers suffering from losses caused by severe weather in the state. Last week, east Arkansas was hit with flash flooding, which devastated thousands of acres of crops and... Read more

Delivering the Weekly Republican Address from Bentonville Square in the heart of downtown Bentonville, Arkansas's historic business district, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) reflects on the Declaration of Independence and our ongoing mission to ensure Americans have a voice in their government and their economy. The video can be found here. The transcript is below. Remarks of Representative Steve Womack of Arkansas Weekly Republican Address Bentonville, AR July 4, 2014 There’s nothing like the F... Read more

Dear Friends: In July 1776, George Washington was preparing for the defense of New York City. British vessels filled the harbor, and the apprehension was palpable. A communication sent by Continental Congress President John Hancock and dated July 6, 1776, arrived at the general’s headquarters. The letter instructed Washington to share the contents of an enclosed document with the men under his command. He was eager to comply. At 6 p.m. on July 9th, the Continental Army assembled according to Wa... Read more