Congressman Steve Womack released the following statement after being sworn in for a second term representing Arkansas’s Third District in the United States House of Representatives: “I am truly grateful to continue to work on behalf of Third District Arkansans as a member of the United States House of Representatives. America faces many challenges today, and, during the 113th Congress, I will remain committed to passing real reforms to reduce the size, scope, and spending of our government and ... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack released the following statement after taking 1,608 consecutive votes during the 112th Congress: "I am honored to have served as the voice for Arkansas’s Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 112th Congress. I take this responsibility very seriously and am proud to be one of six Members to have maintained a perfect voting record. I recognize that I am extremely blessed to hold this office, to have my constituent’s trust, and that nothing has prev... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack released the following statement on his support for the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8): “While I am disappointed this deal failed to address America’s most pressing issue – spending and our $16.4 trillion debt – it was imperative that we prevented the massive tax hike on the millions of Americans who can least afford it. The notion that because we didn't get the spending cuts we wanted and should therefore raise taxes is absurd, and the disc... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, together with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4), released the following statement: “Late last night, the National Defense Authorization Act’s (H.R. 4310) final conference report was released. Unfortunately, we now know that language which would have prevented the United States Air Force (USAF) from ending the 188th Fighter Wing’s A-10 mission is not includ... Read more

Congressman Steve Womack, a retired Arkansas Army National Guard Colonel, released the following statement on the National Guard’s Birthday: "Today, America’s oldest military branch – the National Guard – celebrates its 376th birthday. As a proud former guardsman, I am grateful for the Guard’s commitment to being always ready and always there, and wish it a Happy Birthday!” ### Read more

Congressman Steve Womack addressed the National Conference of State Legislatures during their Washington, D.C. fly-in to express support for e-fairness legislation. "For over a decade, states have sought a resolution to the online-sales tax dilemma. And, this year, e-fairness is understandably the top legislative priority of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Governors Association. Why? Because over 99 percent of individuals in the 46 states that have sales and use ta... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken of Minnesota to introduce the National Child Protection Training Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to improve child abuse training programs and enhance child protection nationwide. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has co-sponsored companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Child Protection Training Act would build on the success of the National Child Protection Training Center... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, together with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4), released the following statement: “Since February, the Arkansas delegation has repeatedly requested the strategic military analysis, readiness study, and budget analysis that led to the United States Air Force’s (USAF) decision to eliminate the 188th Fighter Wing’s A-10 mission. However, after meeting with U... Read more

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman today joined Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), Tim Griffin (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), Mike Ross (AR-4), and Congressman-Elect Tom Cotton (AR-4) to seek answers from U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Welsh about the Air Force’s decision to eliminate the A-10 mission in Fort Smith. In the letter, the delegation expressed frustration about the U.S. Air Force’s revised force structure proposal that would eliminate the A-10 mission at the 188th Fighter ... Read more

Black Friday formally kicked off the holiday shopping season and, today, the shopping continues online as we celebrate Cyber Monday. Created in 2005, Cyber Monday has rapidly become one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. Last year, online retailers had their best holiday season ever, and sales on Cyber Monday alone exceeded $1.25 billion. This year, the National Retail Foundation projects that online sales will grow 12 percent and could exceed $2 billion. Main Street retailers also... Read more