Washington, Oct. 5 -- Congressman Steve Womack issued the following press release:

Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to Arkansas's Third Congressional District. During the visit, Chairman Womack highlighted to Secretary Duffy how federal investments are helping the region respond to rapid growth by supporting the construction of critical transportation infrastructure.

Chairman Womack said, "Strong transportation infrastructure keeps our communities moving and our economy growing. From getting people to work and school, to connecting our communities by air, to moving freight and...