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More than $20 million in DOT Grant Approved or Arkansas Airports
June 9, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced that the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport and three other Arkansas airports will receive nearly $21 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support airport improvements.

"Investments in our infrastructure support the long-term growth and development of Arkansas communities. These funds will improve safety while helping foster economic progress," members said.
The airports receiving funding are as follows:
Cuba trade pushed in D.C.
June 8, 2018
In The News
Cuba trade pushed in D.C.
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas democrat-Gazette

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford's legislation easing trade restrictions with Cuba could pass the House of Representatives if lawmakers were allowed to vote on it, a fellow congressman said Thursday.
US Legislators Advocate for Greater Agricultural Trade with Cuba
June 8, 2018
In The News
US Legislators Advocate for Greater Agricultural Trade with Cuba
Written by: Presna Latina
Published by: Presna Latina

Washington, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Four Republican legislators highlighted in this capital the importance of greater agricultural trade between Cuba and the United States and the need to reverse Washington''s failed policy toward the island.
Crawford Responds to House’s Failure to Pass Farm Bill
May 18, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.

Following the Farm bill vote Crawford released the following statement:

China not buying American soybeans; could hurt prices, reduce Arkansas acreage
May 9, 2018
In The News
China not buying American soybeans; could hurt prices, reduce Arkansas acreage
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business and Politics

hinese soybean buyers have stopped buying U.S. produced soybeans, and at this point in the growing season it's mildly concerning, University of Arkansas at Monticello agriculture economist Dr. Robert Stark Jr. told Talk Business & Politics.
One simple fix could open $2b market for U.S. farmers
April 23, 2018
In The News
One simple fix could open $2b market for U.S. farmers
Written by: Reps Roger Marshall, Rick Crawford and Tom Emmer
Published by: Feed Stuffs

While the U.S. economy is projected to exceed 3% this year due to President Donald Trump's tax cuts, the economic outlook for America's 3.2 million farmers and ranchers continues to falter to concerning lows.
Arkansas Congressional Delegation Secures $48 million for flood recovery
April 14, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) and U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced more than $48 million in federal funding was approved for Arkansas to rebuild and repair roads and critical infrastructure damaged from heavy rains and floods.
U.S. Rep. Crawford: President Trump’s tough tariff talk ‘just rhetoric,’ won’t hurt Arkansas farmers
April 11, 2018
In The News
U.S. Rep. Crawford: President Trump's tough tariff talk ‘just rhetoric,' won't hurt Arkansas farmers
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business & Politics
Representative Crawford talks Syrian crisis, China
April 9, 2018
In The News
Representative Crawford talks Syrian crisis, China
Written by:Jonathan Reaves
Published by: KASU

In this interview with KASU news director Johnathan Reaves, U.S. Representative Rick Crawford talks about the latest in the Syrian crisis and what impacts a possible trade war with China could have on Arkansas agriculture and the steel industry. Click on the Listen button to hear the entire interview.
Arkansas Congressman Crawford's Steel Tariff Support Unfazed By Chinese Retaliation On Agriculture