Steve Womack

Womack Supports Certainty and Commonsense Solutions for American Farmers

Position: Congressman Womack supports H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which he describes as delivering tax cuts, trade barrier reduction, broadband expansion, and agricultural research support while allowing SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken and preempting state livestock production standards.

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.” Strengthens American farmers and rural communities by: 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.

Womack Statement on Budget Resolution to Fund ICE and CBP

Position: Congressman Womack supports funding for ICE and CBP operations and advocates for using the regular appropriations process rather than budget reconciliation to fund these agencies.

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.

Womack Votes to Empower Arkansas Producers and Rural Communities

Position: Congressman Womack voted in support of the FY 2027 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which allocates $26.27 billion to fund the Department of Agriculture and FDA. He argued the bill reduces regulatory overreach while supporting American agricultural producers and rural communities, and opposed an amendment that would have continued restrictions on broiler chicken farmers selling surplus eggs to the breaker market.

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. Empowers American producers and rural communities by: 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.

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

Position: Congressman Womack supports extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act through 2029, stating it is a critical tool for collecting foreign intelligence on overseas threats and preventing gaps in national security capabilities.

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.

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

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. Bolsters U.S. national security by: Ensures responsible use of taxpayer dollars by: 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.

Womack Votes to Pay All Department of Homeland Security Personnel

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.