Press Releases

Crawford's Statement on Passage of Iran, Russia, North Korea Sanctions
July 25, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) voted in favor of the H.R. 3364, Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which would place new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. It specifically places sanctions on them for involvement in serious human rights abuses, supplying weapons to the Assad regime, conducting cyber activity on behalf of the Russian government, corrupt privatization practices, doing business with Russian intelligence and defense sectors.
Crawford Evaluates Agricultural Technology and Data Utilization
July 13, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing examining technology's role in the future of farming. Subcommittee Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-1) and members heard from witnesses about the opportunities and challenges related to investments in new technology for production agriculture.
Rep. Rick Crawford announces STEM & Manufacturing Tour
July 13, 2017
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Washington D.C. - Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) announced his second annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and Manufacturers Tour in the 1st District of Arkansas. The kickoff event is Monday, July 17th and the tour concludes Friday, July 21st. Approximately 30 educators will tour 14 factories total during the week-long tour.

Rep. Rick Crawford announces STEM Tour
July 12, 2017
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Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Rick Crawford announced his second annual STEM and Manufacturers Tour in the 1st District of Arkansas. The STEM and Manufacturers tour places focus on the challenges STEM educators and manufacturers face and starts a conversation on what needs to be done to improve STEM education. In March of 2016 Crawford hosted the first tour after realizing the disconnect between STEM educators and manufactures.
Crawford Votes to End Sanctuary Cities
June 29, 2017
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Washington – Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) this week voted for and the House passed the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) and Kate's Law (H.R. 3004). Both bills address sanctuary cities, which are cities that refuse to follow federal immigration law and harbor illegal immigrants.

Crawford introduces Aquaculture Risk Reduction Act
June 28, 2017
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01), along with Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Ralph Abraham (LA-05), and Robert Aderholt (AL-04), have introduced H.R. 3041, the Aquaculture Risk Reduction Act, to protect fish farmers from unreasonable fines and criminal prosecution after they commit minor or accidental Lacey Act infractions.

Crawford Opposes Cuba Policy Shift
June 16, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, President Donald Trump announced from Miami his plans to re-institute restrictions on travel to Cuba and U.S. business transactions.

Following the announcement, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) released the following statement:

Arkansas Delegation Announces $2.7 Million in FAA Grants for Airport Improvements
June 5, 2017
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that 15 Arkansas airports will receive $2.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions.

"Infrastructure investments are critical to growth and economic development. These funds will upgrade facilities across the state and to better serve the needs of Arkansas businesses and families," members said.
Crawford's Statement on President's Budget
May 23, 2017
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Washington, D.C. - After the release of President Trump's proposal to balance the budget, Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) stated:
Crawford's Statement on President's Budget Proposal
May 23, 2017
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Washington, D.C. - After the release of President Trump's budget proposal, Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) stated: