Womack Leads Subcommittee Markup of FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act

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Representative Steve Womack, chairman of the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, led the markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 bill in a responsible approach that prioritizes core infrastructure needs and maintains essential safety nets. The bill aims to implement fiscal discipline and regulatory relief, while supporting American communities through local development initiatives, housing assistance, and infrastructure investments. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee and is a step towards strengthening communities across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act was led by Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) and approved by the Subcommittee.
  • The bill represents a responsible approach that prioritizes core infrastructure needs, maintains essential safety nets, and implements fiscal discipline and regulatory relief.
  • The measure aims to support American communities through local development initiatives, housing assistance, and resources to prevent homelessness.
  • Congressman Womack emphasized the importance of the bill in strengthening every Congressional district while meeting the responsibility to rein in spending and reduce regulatory overreach.
  • The bill is a part of Representative Womack's efforts to support local development initiatives and contribute to long-term growth through infrastructure investments and competitiveness.
  • The FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act is a step towards building stronger communities and promoting safer travel.

Statistics:

  • FY26: Fiscal Year 2026
  • AR-3: Arkansas's Third Congressional District
  • 2011: The year Representative Steve Womack (AR-3) began representing Arkansas's Third Congressional District.

Sources:

  • Representative Steve Womack's official website: womack.house.gov
  • Womack.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410311
  • House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole: Chairman Cole's full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available [HERE](https://womack.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410311)
  • A summary of the bill is available [HERE](https://womack.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410311)
  • The bill text is available [HERE](https://womack.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410311)
  • A video of Chairman Womack's opening remarks is available [HERE](https://womack.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410311)
  • A full recording of the markup is available [HERE](https://womack.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410311)