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Steve Womack discusses community college's role and observes Presidents Day

Rep. Steve Womack highlights the importance of Northwest Arkansas Community College in workforce development while also commemorating Presidents Day and providing winter weather safety advice for his district on February 17-18

By Benton Times | Feb 18, 2025

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Rep. Steve Womack expresses condolences and announces internship opportunities

Rep. Steve Womack addressed several matters on February 14, including expressing sympathy for the family of former Governor Jim Guy Tucker and announcing internship opportunities for students and graduates while highlighting his role as a...

By Benton Times | Feb 14, 2025

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Rep. Steve Womack supports GOP relief act and local radio freedom

By Benton Times | Feb 13, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack discusses key legislative issues in recent tweets dated February 12-13, 2025.

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Bipartisan bill aims to protect local radio from new performance fees

By Benton Times | Feb 13, 2025

Congressman Steve Womack and Congresswoman Kathy Castor have reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution that seeks to reaffirm congressional support for local radio stations across the United States.

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Rep. Steve Womack discusses legislation on guns, small businesses, and textile services

By Benton Times | Feb 12, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack shared updates via social media about his legislative initiatives including opposition against tracking gun sales through special codes and supporting bills aiding small businesses in Arkansas' third district while also...

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Rep. Steve Womack hosts spiritual heritage tour ahead of national prayer breakfast

By Benton Times | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack recently highlighted key activities via social media posts dated February 10-11, including hosting a Spiritual Heritage Tour at Capitol Hill before attending a national event and discussing water resource management with local...

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Steve Womack shares community engagement efforts and legislative priorities

By Benton Times | Feb 10, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack recently shared insights into his participation in local environmental restoration projects and legislative initiatives aimed at supporting hunters and recreational shooters on February 10, 2025.

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Steve Womack discusses transportation partnerships and energy legislation

By Benton Times | Feb 9, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack met with ARDOT's new director to discuss collaboration opportunities on February 7th before expressing support for recent domestic energy production legislation later that day.

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Bill reintroduced for permanent veteran telemedicine exemptions

By Benton Times | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Steve Womack has reintroduced the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025.

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Rep. Steve Womack discusses veteran care and celebrates Reagan's legacy

By Benton Times | Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack discussed several key issues on social media on February 6th, including veteran healthcare through telemedicine services and celebrated Ronald Reagan's legacy while highlighting recent legislative progress against fentanyl...

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House passes bill permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances

By Benton Times | Feb 6, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 27, known as the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, with support from Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas' 3rd District.

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Rep. Steve Womack discusses sports policy changes and foreign affairs

By Benton Times | Feb 5, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack addressed several issues via Twitter on February 5, 2025.

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Rep. Steve Womack comments on US-Israel relations, women's sports protection, HUD appointment

By Benton Times | Feb 5, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack shared insights into key political developments through recent social media posts dated February 4-5, 2025.

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Rep. Steve Womack discusses regulatory burdens and infrastructure priorities

By Benton Times | Feb 4, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 2nd and February 4th of this year, Rep. Steve Womack addressed various issues ranging from business regulation challenges to infrastructure needs in different communities across the United States.

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Ronak Pai wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge with Veteran Connect

By Benton Times | Jan 30, 2025

Congressman Steve Womack recognized Ronak Pai, a senior at Bentonville West High School, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.

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Rep. Steve Womack shares updates on severe weather and celebrates app challenge winner

By Benton Times | Jan 30, 2025

On January 30th, Rep. Steve Womack addressed severe weather concerns in Arkansas' Third District and celebrated Ronak Pai's achievement in developing an app for veterans as part of the Congressional App Challenge.

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Rep. Steve Womack comments on Lee Zeldin's confirmation and DC plane crash

By Benton Times | Jan 30, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack addressed key issues through social media posts on January 29-30, including congratulating Lee Zeldin's appointment as EPA Administrator and expressing sympathy for victims of a Washington D.C. plane crash while acknowledging...

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Congress responds to collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

By Benton Times | Jan 30, 2025

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack have issued a statement following a mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Rep. Steve Womack shares updates on Holocaust remembrance day and new legislation

By Benton Times | Jan 29, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack shared reflections on Holocaust Remembrance Day while announcing Sean Duffy's appointment as Secretary of Transportation and celebrating The Laken Riley Act becoming law in late January 2025

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Rep. Steve Womack shares views on legislation and national issues via Twitter

By Benton Times | Jan 24, 2025

Rep. Steve Womack voiced his opinions on key legislative topics via Twitter in late January 2025.