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Womack Appointed to House Appropriations SubcommitteesCongressman Womack appointed to key Appropriations subcommittees focused on important defense, transportation, and infrastructure issues
Washington,
January 29, 2019
Washington, DC – January 29, 2019….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced that he was appointed to serve on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. He has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2011. “I am honored to serve on the House Appropriations Committee as a member of the Defense and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittees. As a veteran and former mayor, I understand the unique importance of defense, transportation, and infrastructure issues to my district and the entire nation, said Congressman Womack. “These assignments will provide me a direct role in strengthening U.S. national defense, supporting our brave men and women in uniform, and prioritizing vital infrastructure projects for our rapidly growing region. I look forward to working with Ranking Member Granger and the entire Committee to ensure the priorities of Arkansans are reflected throughout the appropriations process.” House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (TX-12) said, “As a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and former mayor himself, there is no one better equipped to serve on the Defense and THUD Subcommittees than Congressman Womack. His real-life experiences and strong budgetary focus bring unmatched skill and knowledge to the Committee. With the busy appropriations season fast approaching, I look forward to Steve’s leadership as we work to fulfill our fiscal commitments.” For more information on each subcommittee, visit the below websites: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget and is a member of the House Appropriations defense and transportation, housing and urban development subcommittees. ### |