Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08) released the below statements upon introducing two bipartisan bills aimed at better supporting disabled service members and their ability to participate in the workforce.

The Purple Heart Disabled Veteran Earned Income Act of 2019 (H.R.2655):

Washington, DC – This week, the Arkansas delegation sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Azar, voicing support of the provisions in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service's (CMS) recently released proposed rule, Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses, that would reform the use of pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees, or pharmacy price

Washington, DC – Late last night President Trump announced that he would keep his promise to our nation's farmers and ranchers by authorizing the implementation of the 2^ndround of Market Facilitation Payments. Last Friday, Rep.

Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Conference report to H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 by a record high vote of 369-47.

Following passage of the legislation Crawford released the following statement:

Jonesboro, AR – Shane Speights, D.O., dean, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State (NYITCOM at A-State), is proud to announce the formation of a new fellowship program in coordination with NYITCOM at A-State and the office of Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1).

Washington, DC– The U.S. Department of Justice announcedon October 10^ththe approval of the merger between CVS and Aetna with the condition that Aetna sell of its Medicare prescription drug plans. This merger has been under review by the DOJ for several months to ensure no violation of antitrust laws.

Washington, DC –U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced that Arkansas is the recipient of nearly $3 million for Community Health Centers to advance substance abuse and mental health treatment. The funds are awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Expanding Access to Quality Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services program.