Press Releases

"The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act creates a new, streamlined process to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or misconduct on a shortened timeline, while still protecting due process rights. This legislation will help keep the VA accountable. Care for our nation’s veterans is non-negotiable. We must honor their… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after former FBI Director, James Comey, testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. “I am very appreciative of former FBI Director, James Comey, and his willingness to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee this morning. We no longer have to rely on the press and anonymous sources for the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement after House passage of H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act, which ends taxpayer bailouts of financial institutions so that no company can remain too big. “The passage of the Financial CHOICE Act is a step in the right direction to protect our community banks and credit unions. This legislation will help small businesses… Read more »

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that 15 Arkansas airports will receive $2.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions. "Infrastructure investments are critical to growth and economic development. These funds will… Read more »

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—today sent a letter to President Donald Trump supporting Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for a federal disaster declaration for 31 Arkansas counties following severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in April and May. Governor Hutchinson’s request… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement following the release of President Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Budget:  “The budget signals a desire to make needed reforms to major programs like SNAP and Medicaid, but ignores the primary drivers of the deficit and debt—runaway entitlement programs.  Any attempt to balance the books of the Federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director, Robert Mueller, as special counsel to investigate Trump associates involvement with Russian officials:   “Given the number and severity of the claims that have arisen – and the fact that these claims are coming from… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement after House passage of H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act: “When I decided to run for Congress in 2010, one of my top priorities was to repeal and replace Obamacare. Since it was signed into law, Obamacare has drastically increased premiums across the country, placed burdensome mandates on our nation's small… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the below statement the confirmation of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to the Supreme Court:  “I am proud of my colleagues in the Senate for confirming Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat left by the late Justice Antonin Scalia. His confirmation hearings augmented the only reasonable conclusion that one could draw from his… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in his Rogers district office to handle veteran-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal agencies. “Our veterans put our country before themselves at a time when we needed them most. The least we can do is give back by offering meaningful employment… Read more »