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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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From the Front: April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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From the Front: April 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Womack Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Bentonville, AR—April 8, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Keily Diaz, a junior at Berryville High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Arkansas’s Third Congressional District. Keily’s artwork, entitled “Paciencia y Fe,” will now be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Congressman Womack said, “Congratulations to Keily Diaz on winning the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Keily’s strong artistic skills are on full display in how she has painted her grandmother with exceptional technique and precision. This piece will soon be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year, giving hundreds of visitors each day the opportunity to view the high caliber of talent we have in the Third District. I am remarkably proud of each student who participated in this year’s competition, and I look forward to seeing their continued artistic growth.”

This year’s competition featured 62 pieces of art created by students attending 11 different high schools and homeschools in the Third District. Entries were reviewed by a panel of local judges, including Bentonville Public Library Director Hadi Dudley, Curatorial Assistant for Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Jaiha Lee, and Ken Francis, a retired art teacher at Siloam Springs High School.

“Top 5” Finalists:

1st Place: Keily Diaz, Berryville High School, “Paciencia y Fe”

2nd Place: Evan Brown, Haas Hall Academy – Rogers, “Abandoned Truck”

3rd Place: Lila Eisele, Haas Hall Academy – Fayetteville, “Green Girl”

4th Place: Haven Hardy, Haas Hall Academy at the Jones Center, “Patch Cat”

5th Place: Ann Feutcha, Bentonville West High School, “Peek-A-Boo!”

Submissions were also considered for the Patriot Award, which honors a piece that celebrates and artfully represents American ideals. This recognition was presented to Jude Martinez, a senior at Bentonville West High School, for his, “Humility in Pursuit of Success” artwork. This year’s winner of the People’s Choice Award, which was decided by the public via online vote, went to Tyler Quinn for her piece, “Paw Paw.”

This is the sixteenth year Rep. Womack has hosted the Congressional Art Competition in the Third District. This nationwide contest is held annually to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the United States and in each congressional district.

Rep. Womack and Keily Diaz, winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District.

Rep. Womack and all the finalists for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District.

Winning Artwork:

Keily Diaz, Berryville High School, “Paciencia y Fe”

Evan Brown, Haas Hall Academy – Rogers, “Abandoned Truck”

Lila Eisele, Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville, "Green Girl"

Haven Hardy, Haas Hall Academy at the Jones Center, “Patch Cat"

Ann Feutcha, Bentonville West High School, “Peek-A-Boo!”

Jude Martinez, Bentonville West High School, "Humility in Pursuit of Success"

Tyler Quinn, Siloam Springs High School, “Paw Paw”

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 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Womack Votes to Pay All Department of Homeland Security Personnel

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 27, 2026… Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted for the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147. This bill provides for a continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security through May 22, 2026.

Congressman Womack said, “We should not be picking winners and losers when it comes to securing our homeland. Today’s stopgap measure is neither a permanent fix nor does it provide long-overdue, updated levels in funding, but it does fund the Department of Homeland Security in its entirety—a proposal that ensures all of the department’s hard-working federal workers are paid and ultimately protects the American public.”

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: March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Chairman Womack Leads Hearing for Lawmakers to Share Transportation and Housing Funding Requests

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 25, 2026… Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led an open hearing, in which all Members of the House of Representatives were invited to testify on their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2027 THUD Appropriations bill.

Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the hearing, “Today, we welcome our colleagues to testify on their priorities for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2027. Member engagement is key to the appropriations process, and especially important for our bill, because every district has housing and transportation assets. As a former Mayor, I value the local perspective from districts nationwide. That’s why I am looking forward to hearing from our colleagues.”

Chairman Womack’s full remarks as prepared are available 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.

womack.house.gov

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From the Front: March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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From the Front: March 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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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.