Washington, DC – June 24, 2022....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after voting against the Senate gun-control bill:

“Infringing on the fundamental rights of law-abiding and responsible Arkansans and Americans will not stop senseless violence. While this bill is rife with vague standards and ambiguous language, the protections afforded by the Bill of Rights are not. I’m committed to solutions that effectively protect our communities, address our nation’s mental health crisis, and make schools safer.”

Congressman Womack is committed to enacting real solutions that enhance public safety. He helped introduce the STOP II, Secure Every School and Protect our Nation’s Children Act and today supported actions to immediately allow consideration of this legislation on the House floor. Democrats rejected this action, which would have allowed a vote to fund school resource officers and mental health counselors, close gaps in school security, and strengthen active shooter preparedness. He also voted this week to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 to support Americans suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

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