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Steve Womack discusses engagements with Miss Arkansas, farmers, and West Point cadets

Rep. Steve Womack shares insights into recent meetings with community figures including Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey and agricultural representatives from @ArFB's Young Farmers & Ranchers Program while also detailing his role as Chairman at West...

By Benton Times | Nov 25, 2024

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Steve Womack addresses Israel conflict and GOP goals in recent tweets

Rep. Steve Womack discusses significant global events and legislative priorities through tweets posted on November 21, 2024.

By Benton Times | Nov 21, 2024

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Steve Womack highlights key initiatives for veterans and military education

By Benton Times | Nov 19, 2024

In recent social media posts dated November 18-19, 2024, Rep. Steve Womack discussed initiatives concerning veteran healthcare oversight alongside John Boozman and celebrated Rep. Kay Granger's contributions to public service while also...

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House passes bill addressing VA medical center leadership vacancies

By Benton Times | Nov 18, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which incorporates Congressman Steve Womack's legislation known as the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Absence...

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Rep. Steve Womack shares updates on news appearances and local achievements

By Benton Times | Nov 18, 2024

Rep. Steve Womack engaged with his constituents through social media posts between November 16-18, covering topics from media appearances to celebrating local achievements such as Rhett Lashlee's sports success and Miss America Madison Marsh's...

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Womack hosts NIH director's visit focusing on Arkansas healthcare collaboration

By Benton Times | Oct 23, 2024

Congressman Steve Womack recently hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., in Arkansas' Third District. The visit included stops in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas. Alongside Senator John Boozman, they explored local medical organizations to better understand the region's healthcare needs and observe the collaboration between NIH and local health services.

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Womack supports resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Benton Times | Sep 25, 2024

Congressman Steve Womack has expressed his support for the continuing resolution (CR), H.R. 9747, known as the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The U.S. House of Representatives passed this resolution today.

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Johnny Cash statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol with remarks from Congressman Steve Womack

By Benton Times | Sep 24, 2024

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) participated in the unveiling ceremony for a statue depicting Arkansan country music legend Johnny Cash at the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2024.

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House passes supplemental bill to prevent funding cliff for veterans’ benefits

By Benton Times | Sep 18, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9468, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, a bill cosponsored by Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3). This legislation aims to address a significant funding shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and ensure continued support for veterans' benefits.

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Congressmen advocate benefits of community project funding

By Benton Times | Sep 16, 2024

Washington, DC—September 16, 2024—Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), released a joint op-ed with his colleague Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) regarding the benefits of Community Project Funding. Both congressmen secured funding for their districts in the Fiscal Year 2025 THUD Appropriations Act.

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House subcommittee reviews Womack's telemedicine bill for veteran healthcare

By Benton Times | Sep 11, 2024

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Health today considered Congressman Steve Womack’s (AR-3) bill, H.R. 9324, the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2024. During the hearing, Congressman Womack emphasized the importance of the legislation and urged for its swift passage.

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Womack joins CODEL for defense appropriations trip to New Zealand and Australia

By Benton Times | Aug 12, 2024

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) recently joined his fellow members of the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D) on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to New Zealand and Australia. The trip, led by HAC-D Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41), aimed to provide an overview of operations in the Pacific region.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Benton County rise or fall in 2021?

By Benton Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Benton County received $3.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Benton County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Benton Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Benton County received $9,136,309 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Womack Holds First Markup as Chairman of FSGG

By Benton Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) held his first House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) markup on the FY24 FSGG Appropriations bill this morning.

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Womack Supports National Defense, Secures Additional Funding for Ebbing Air National Guard Base

By Benton Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in favor of the FY24 Defense Appropriations bill, which passed out of the House Appropriations Committee on June 22, 2023.

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Womack Secures Funding for Energy and Water Projects

By Benton Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in favor of the FY24 Energy and Water Development Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed out of the House Appropriations Committee tonight.

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Womack Votes to Censure, Condemn Congressman Adam Schiff

By Benton Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna’s (FL-13) resolution to censure and condemn Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-30) which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 21, 2023.

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Womack Votes to Secure Southern Border, Strengthen National Security

By Benton Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted in support of the FY24 Homeland Security and Legislative Branch Appropriations bills today, both of which passed out of the House Appropriations Committee.

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ICYMI: Womack, McGarvey Introduce Legislation to Level Playing Field for Bour

By Benton Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

Congressmen Steve Womack (R-AR) and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) introduced H.R. 4073, the Duty Drawback Clarification Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow American whiskey distillers to participate in the duty drawback program, which is already available to beer, wine, and spirit makers in the United States.