Benton Times

Rep. Steve Womack, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Arkansas' 3rd District, turned to social media to discuss key events and initiatives impacting his constituency. The tweets provide insight into recent challenges and opportunities within Arkansas, across diverse contexts such as disaster response coordination and housing affordability innovations.

On April 22, 2025, Womack addressed the aftermath of severe storms and tornadoes that affected homes and businesses across Arkansas. He expressed his support for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' request for federal aid in a tweet, emphasizing his commitment to assisting those impacted: "Severe storms and tornadoes have devastated homes and businesses across the state. Because of this, I am proud to stand in support of Gov. @SarahHuckabee Sanders' request for federal assistance to help those affected."

Later the same day, Womack welcomed Secretary Turner to Arkansas' Third District. Highlighting his enthusiasm for the visit, he tweeted at 13:41:57 UTC about the innovative measures being undertaken in the region to combat housing affordability: "Welcome, @SecretaryTurner, to the Third District of Arkansas! Today, I’m excited to showcase the innovative work happening across the region to tackle housing affordability. Tune in to @4029news with @Indeed_PhilReed for more coverage!"

Womack also shared his experience of a speaking engagement involving Secretary Turner and students from Bentonville High School and Bentonville West High School. At 15:25:15 UTC, he noted the opportunity students had to hear from Secretary Turner and engage directly: "It was great to hear @SecretaryTurner speak to 11th and 12th students attending Bentonville High School and Bentonville West High School, encouraging them to pursue their goals and answering their questions."

Steve Womack has been serving in Congress since 2011 after succeeding John Boozman. Born in 1957 in Russellville, Arkansas, Womack currently resides in Rogers and holds a BA from Arkansas Tech University, which he earned in 1979.