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Chairman Womack Questions HUD Secretary Scott Turner at Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearing

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 12, 2026…Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led a public hearing on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Secretary Scott Turner serving as witness.

Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the hearing, “We share a common goal: constraining costs, promoting housing affordability, and serving our most vulnerable citizens. HUD's FY27 request is $62 billion in new budget authority, a reduction of about $15 billion below the FY26 enacted level. A significant portion of the proposed savings come from eliminating programs like CDBG, HOME, and self-sufficiency initiatives—programs that have strong bipartisan support among our Members. Our markup may reflect some differences with the budget request as we weigh Member input. […] Our shared goal is to make HUD's programs as effective as possible—creating opportunity for citizens to prosper while ensuring a responsible safety net for those who need it. Mr. Secretary, the work you are doing matters. This subcommittee is a partner in getting it right.”

Chairman Womack’s full remarks as prepared are available HERE.

A video of Chairman Womack’s opening remarks is available HERE.

A video of Chairman Womack’s questions for Secretary Turner can be found HERE.

A full recording of the hearing is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Womack Votes to Combat Retail and Supply Chain Theft

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 12, 2026…Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. This bill would expand criminal penalties for organized retail and supply chain crime, in addition to establishing a center within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate related law enforcement activities.

Congressman Womack said, “Organized retail theft is a serious and intensifying crisis that affects both Main Street shops and national retailers. Higher rates of organized retail and supply chain crime not only hurt these businesses’ bottom lines but also increase prices for consumers—a reality that hardworking Americans cannot afford. This bill builds upon the work I’ve done as Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, and I’m proud to support it.”

In Chairman Womack’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 THUD appropriations bill, he provided the Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy a $3 million increase in funding above FY 2025 levels. This office is tasked with coordinating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and DHS to combat cargo theft on America’s highways and rail lines.

The bill text for H.R. 2853 is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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From the Front: May 8, 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Womack Supports Certainty and Commonsense Solutions for American Farmers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 30, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

Congressman Womack said, “Congress took the first step toward addressing the issues that affect our nation’s agricultural and rural communities by delivering historic tax cuts and needed reforms to our social programs last year in the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Today’s package completes our unfinished business by tackling trade barriers, strengthening broadband connectivity, and supporting research and development.”

Congressman Womack continued, “Thanks to the efforts of the Arkansas congressional delegation, we secured language allowing SNAP beneficiaries to purchase hot rotisserie chicken—providing a nutritious food option that is currently prohibited under existing law. I am also pleased to see that this legislation fixes California’s left-wing Proposition 12 by clarifying that states and localities cannot impose unreasonable livestock production standards on producers across the country. America’s agricultural producers and rural families deserve commonsense solutions and certainty, and this legislation delivers exactly that.”

More bill highlights:

Strengthens American farmers and rural communities by:

Increasing funding for the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) to support enhanced market access and trade promotion.
Strengthening Rural Broadband Program loans and grants to support increased broadband service to underserved rural communities.
Reauthorizing crucial USDA Rural Development business and grant programs.
Reauthorizing the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative and other grant programs that advance cutting-edge research and technology at our Land Grant Universities.

The bill text is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Womack Votes to Renew Vital U.S. Intelligence Tool on Hostile Foreign Actors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 29, 2026… Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of the House Amendment to S. 1318. This bill extends the authorities of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through April 30, 2029.

Congressman Womack said, “Section 702 is a critical foreign intelligence authority that allows the United States to quickly and effectively stop foreign bad actors, such as spies, hackers, terrorists, and cartel leaders, from inflicting pain on the American public and threatening our national security. Extending this authority will help prevent dangerous gaps in intelligence and keep American lives safe—both of which are especially important amid ongoing overseas military action.”

Section 702 allows the U.S. government to collect the electronic communications of foreign nationals overseas who raise reasonable intelligence concerns. Section 702 cannot be used to target American citizens. The House Amendment to S. 1318 builds on recent reforms to the Section 702 process and creates further safeguards for what is known as "incidental collection" of communications between American citizens and foreign nationals. These safeguards establish ample oversight and ensure that any identifiable information is removed before the Section 702 process continues.

The bill text is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Womack Votes to Empower Arkansas Producers and Rural Communities

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 29, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee.

This bill allocates $26.27 billion in discretionary spending to fund the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and more.

Congressman Womack said, “This funding bill reins in regulatory overreach and ensures that our federal programs empower American producers and rural communities—all while maintaining the highest food and drug safety standards. Arkansas’s Third District is a national leader in poultry production and agricultural research, and this legislation provides resources to strengthen that leadership.”

During the full committee markup, Congressman Womack spoke against an amendment that would continue to prevent broiler chicken farmers from selling their surplus eggs into the breaker market for pasteurization and mixture into everyday grocery products. The amendment was not adopted.

Watch Congressman Womack’s remarks HERE.

More bill highlights:

Empowers American producers and rural communities by:

Reining in Biden-era regulations aimed at dictating how poultry and livestock producers raise and market their animals.
Increasing resources for the Food Safety and Inspection Service to fund frontline meat and poultry inspectors and bolster support for state inspection programs.
Improving the tracking of foreign-owned U.S. agricultural land by countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
Funding agricultural research and rural development programs.
Streamlining the pet food labeling regulatory environment by eliminating a burdensome patchwork of requirements, thereby increasing economic productivity and employment opportunities for AR-3 pet food producers.
Supporting the FDA's work related to contaminated poppy seeds and directing the agency to carry out enforcement measures to ensure only safe poppy seeds are available for consumption.

A summary of the bill is available HERE.

The bill text, before adoption of amendments, is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Womack Statement on Budget Resolution to Fund ICE and CBP

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 29, 2026… Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the statement below regarding the House’s passage of S. Con. Res. 33. This budget resolution instructs relevant House and Senate committees to provide funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations for the next three years.

Congressman Womack said, “Congress has an Article I responsibility to fund our government in-full and on time through the regular appropriations process. Doing so ensures that taxpayer dollars are used wisely. Regrettably, political grandstanding on the other side of the aisle has forced us to isolate ICE and CBP funding—jeopardizing our national security. As we work to fund these two critical agencies and provide paycheck certainty to personnel, I caution all of my colleagues against the pitfalls that come with replacing the annual appropriations process with budget reconciliation.”

The bill text is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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From the Front: April 24, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Womack Votes to Strengthen U.S. Financial Institutions and Regulatory Agencies

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 22,2026… Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill that advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee.

This bill allocates $25.3 billion in discretionary spending to fund the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Judiciary, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and related agencies.

Congressman Womack said, “Our nation’s financial system, as well as the rules and regulations that govern how businesses—both small and large—operate, should benefit American consumers and maximize taxpayer dollars. This package accomplishes this goal and is further strengthened by provisions that ensure that the Lower 900 MHz Band of spectrum can continue to be used by devices critical to public safety and supply chain logistics. As the former Chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, I commend Chairman Joyce for his leadership in crafting this bill and look forward to voting for it on the House floor.”

During the full committee markup, Congressman Womack spoke in support of an amendment to prevent the FCC from reconfiguring the Lower 900 MHz Band, or the portion of the 900-megahertz spectrum from 902-928 megahertz. Disrupting how this band of spectrum operates would negatively impact consumers and affect a wide range of licensed and unlicensed devices across industries such as supply chain logistics and public safety. The amendment was adopted.

Watch Congressman Womack’s remarks HERE.

More bill highlights:

Promotes economic growth by:

Supporting entrepreneurship and small business development programs at the SBA.
Providing funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, which lends to small businesses, affordable housing developers, and similar endeavors.
Safeguarding investors, consumers, and main street with a strong, nimble, and technology driven SEC.
Protecting small businesses from burdensome and costly credit reporting mandates under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

Bolsters U.S. national security by:

Equipping the Treasury to adequately scrutinize investment by foreign adversaries; prevent cybersecurity threats; and block terrorists and criminals from using our financial system for their benefit.
Investing in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program to strengthen interdiction efforts and stop narcotics from entering our borders and communities.

Ensures responsible use of taxpayer dollars by:

Continuing to prohibit the IRS from targeting individuals for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Prohibiting federal government funding of climate change initiatives and other green new scam-style mandates; DEI and critical race theory programs; abortions; and gender-transitioning treatments and procedures.

A summary of the bill is available HERE.

The bill text is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Crawford County Mobile Office

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT

In the Third District, I have offices located in Rogers and Fort Smith. But I understand that many constituents aren't able – or don’t have the time – to travel to the nearest office.

That’s why I am sending my office to YOU!

Come to my Mobile Office and allow my staff to assist you in your own town.

Mulberry Mobile Office Stop

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

11:00AM – 1:00PM CT

Mulberry Public Library | 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, AR 72947

Questions? Call my Fort Smith office for more information at (479)-424-1146.

Madison County Mobile Office

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT

St. Paul Mobile Office Stop

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

11:00AM – 1:00PM CT

St. Paul City Hall | 439 Madison Ave., St. Paul, AR 72760

Questions? Call my Fort Smith office for more information at (479)-424-1146.

Hector Mobile Office Stop

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT

In the Third District, I have offices located in Rogers, Fort Smith, and Harrison. But I understand that many constituents aren't able – or don’t have the time – to travel to the nearest office.

That’s why I am sending my office to YOU!

Come to my Mobile Office and allow my staff to assist you in your own town.

Hector Mobile Office Stop
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM CT
Hector City Hall
11356 AR-27
Hector, AR 72843

Questions? Call my Fort Smith office for more information at (479)-424-1146.

Diamond City Mobile Office Stop

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Diamond City Mobile Office Stop
Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 10:00AM – 12:00PM CT
Diamond City Hall
232 Grand Avenue
Diamond City, AR 72644

Questions? Call my Harrison office for more information at (870)-741-6900.

Hackett Mobile Office Stop

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Hackett Mobile Office Stop
Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM CT
Hackett City Municipal Building
102 N Main Street
Hackett, AR 72937

Questions? Call my Fort Smith office for more information at (479) 424-1146.

Johnson Mobile Office Stop

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Johnson Mobile Office Stop
Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 1:00PM – 3:00PM CT
Johnson City Hall
2904 Main Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Questions? Call my Rogers office for more information at (479) 464-0446.

Atkins Mobile Office Stop

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Atkins Mobile Office Stop
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM CT
Atkins City Hall
310 NE 1st Street
Atkins, AR 72823

Questions? Call my Fort Smith office for more information at (479) 424-1146.

Yellville Mobile Office Stop

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Yellville Mobile Office Stop
Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 10:00AM – 12:00PM CT
Yellville City Hall
112 US-62
Yellville, AR 72687

Questions? Call my Harrison office for more information at (870) 741-6900.

Barling Mobile Office Stop

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Barling Mobile Office Stop
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM CT
Barling City Hall
307 Fort Street
Barling, AR 72923

Questions? Call my Fort Smith office for more information at (479) 424-1146.

Gentry Mobile Office Stop

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Gentry Mobile Office Stop
Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 1:00PM – 3:00PM CT
Gentry Chamber of Commerce
212 E. Main Street
Gentry, AR 72734

Questions? Call my Rogers office for more information at (479) 464-0446.