Biography
Stephen Allen Womack is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district since 2011. The district encompasses much of northwestern Arkansas, including Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and his hometown of Rogers. Prior to his congressional tenure, Womack served as the Mayor of Rogers from 1999 to 2010, where he oversaw significant economic growth, attracting over $1 billion in local investment. He also had a distinguished military career, retiring as a Colonel from the Arkansas Army National Guard in 2009 after 30 years of service.
Education and Political Experience
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Arkansas Tech University, 1979.
Military Service: Enlisted in the Arkansas Army National Guard in 1979; retired as Colonel in 2009. His service included a deployment to Sinai, Egypt, in 2002 as part of the Multinational Force and Observers.
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Political Experience:
- Mayor of Rogers, Arkansas : Led significant economic development initiatives, resulting in substantial local investment.
- U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 3rd District : Holds a perfect voting record, maintaining the longest consecutive voting streak among current House members.
- Chairman of the House Budget Committee .
- Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.
- Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee.
- Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors, supporting the U.S. Military Academy in its mission to train future Army officers.
Notable Achievements
Military Honors: Recipient of the Legion of Merit, the Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal, and the Harry S. Truman Award—the highest award given by the National Guard Bureau.
Community Recognition: Awarded the "Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award" in 2022, the highest honor presented by the Rogers community for contributions to the betterment of the region.
Legislative Leadership: Appointed by Speaker Paul Ryan to lead the 2018 bipartisan, bicameral Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform.
Commitment to Service: Known for his philosophy to "lead by example and lead from the front," Womack has been a steadfast advocate for his constituents and conservative values throughout his career.
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