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Washington, DC—April 11, 2024…House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-4) today announced his appointment of Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) to serve as Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.

Congressman Womack said, “It’s an honor and a privilege to be named Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, the piece of the Appropriations Committee with potentially the most impact on my state and my district. I’m especially honored to take over this role for my friend, Tom Cole, as he ascends to Committee Chairman. I will prioritize the vital infrastructure, transportation, and housing needs in Arkansas’ Third and across the country while safeguarding hard-earned taxpayer dollars. As a former mayor, I know our work on this subcommittee impacts the safety, economic opportunity, and quality of life of every American, a duty I take seriously. I thank Chairman Cole for his confidence in me to lead this influential subcommittee as we begin Fiscal Year 25 appropriations. Let’s get to work!”

Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole said, “With a subcommittee essential to the future of America’s transportation and infrastructure, you need a builder at its helm. Congressman Womack is just that. As a former mayor and senior appropriator, his direct service and strong fiscal understanding bring the breadth of understanding and experience needed to guide critical development investments. Regions across the nation and Arkansas are growing rapidly, and our roads, bridges, housing, and transit systems must keep pace. He will ensure those priorities are reflected throughout the appropriations process. Steve’s leadership is an asset, and I know his work will support economic and community strength with fiscal responsibility.”

The THUD Subcommittee has appropriations jurisdiction over a wide swath of federal agencies—including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the Surface Transportation Board, the U.S. Access Board, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.

Womack has served on the House Appropriations Committee since his first term in Congress beginning in 2011. He served as Chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on Appropriations from January 16, 2023, through April 11, 2024.

For more information on the THUD Subcommittee, click HERE.