Press Releases
September 9, 2014
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) released a statement Tuesday expressing his gratitude to the House Committee on Natural Resources and committee chairman Doc Hastings for holding a hearing held regarding Crawford's legislation, H.R. 4319, the Common Sense in Species Protection Act.
In May, committee Chairman Doc Hastings also held a field hearing in Batesville where a broad range of witnesses testified about the economic impact that the proposed critical habitat designation would have on private land owners.
In May, committee Chairman Doc Hastings also held a field hearing in Batesville where a broad range of witnesses testified about the economic impact that the proposed critical habitat designation would have on private land owners.
September 4, 2014
Arkansas' First District students seeking a U.S. service academy nomination from U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) face a November 1 deadline to submit their applications.
August 28, 2014
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) recently held his annual August Farm Tour, with the Congressman addressing federal regulations affecting Arkansas' First District agricultural producers and the 2014 farm bill implementation.
July 31, 2014
U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Jim Costa (D-CA) announced the formation of the Congressional Rodeo Caucus, Thursday, July 31. The caucus, and its members, will serve as an informal group dedicated to issues of the rodeo industry and helping to facilitate a constructive dialogue about animal welfare matters. The caucus establishes an important voice for a storied American tradition while also recognizing the need for a group of members to work on issues pertaining to animal welfare.
July 30, 2014
Following Wednesday's House vote on H.R. 3230, the "Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014," U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) issued the following statement regarding his "Nay" vote:
July 29, 2014
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) chaired a hearing Tuesday regarding future investments in broadband for rural areas across America.
Rural America sits at a disadvantage when having access to broadband, due in large part to the excessive costs associated with the build-out of broadband services.
Rural America sits at a disadvantage when having access to broadband, due in large part to the excessive costs associated with the build-out of broadband services.
July 25, 2014
Yesterday, Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) questioned U.S. Fish & Wildlife officials whether they considered economic impacts, such as the number of jobs and total local economic activity, when drafting their strategic hatchery and workforce planning report for the national fish hatchery system. The official told Crawford they did not.
July 25, 2014
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) asked witnesses Thursday who testified before a Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee whether they have experienced hardships on their permitting process with the EPA when it comes to endangered species. Witnesses affirmed that they had experienced hardships and in some cases, the financial expense was significant:
July 16, 2014
Following a House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee mark-up Wednesday over the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed Waters of the United States rule, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) expressed his concerns with EPA's attempts to broaden the scope of the Clean Water Act.
July 15, 2014
Following Tuesday's 367 to 55 House passage of H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) said the legislation allows Congress to work on an improved, long-term bill.
Crawford said Congress had an immediate need to address the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, which was due to run out August 1. The new act extends federal surface transportation programs and ensures the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015.
Crawford said Congress had an immediate need to address the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, which was due to run out August 1. The new act extends federal surface transportation programs and ensures the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015.