Press Releases
October 29, 2013
Crawford Looks Forward to First Farm Bill Conference Committee Meeting
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit and a conferee to the 2013 Farm Bill, will attend the conference committee's first meeting tomorrow afternoon in the Longworth House Office Building.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit and a conferee to the 2013 Farm Bill, will attend the conference committee's first meeting tomorrow afternoon in the Longworth House Office Building.
October 25, 2013
This past Wednesday the House passed, by a bipartisan vote of 417-3, landmark legislation known as the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA), which supports jobs and trade in Arkansas by maintaining our critical waterways infrastructure. A fiscally responsible bill, it makes smart reforms that will keep Arkansas growers and manufacturers competitive on the global stage by driving down transportation costs and promoting international trade.
October 23, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), a Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA):
October 21, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) issued the following statement after Representative Tim Griffin (AR-2) announced this morning he would not seek reelection in 2014:
"Congressman Griffin has been an excellent public servant representing the voice of Arkansas' Second District, and a great partner in achieving tangible results for our state. I will truly miss my friend and colleague in the House of Representatives. Stacy and I wish Tim and Elizabeth all the best as they prepare to start a new chapter in their life together."
"Congressman Griffin has been an excellent public servant representing the voice of Arkansas' Second District, and a great partner in achieving tangible results for our state. I will truly miss my friend and colleague in the House of Representatives. Stacy and I wish Tim and Elizabeth all the best as they prepare to start a new chapter in their life together."
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September 24, 2013
Rep. Rick Crawford today asked his colleagues not to consider supporting a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open. "It is increasingly clear that many of my colleagues are concerned that a government shutdown would harm, not help, our efforts to rein in government spending due to potential public backlash and a media onslaught surely to blame Republicans," said Congressman Crawford. "While I share their concern, there is at least one better option."
September 20, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) issued the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government at current levels while blocking the use of funding for the implementation of ObamaCare:
September 20, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3103, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act:
September 19, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1), a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement after the committee held a markup on H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA):
September 18, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) issued the following statement after yesterday introducing H.R. 3105, the Aquaculture Risk Reduction Act, which provides a common-sense exemption for producers in cases of accidental inclusion of undocumented animals in shipments of fish across state lines:
September 18, 2013
To meet the needs of his constituents, Congressman Rick Crawford's Mobile Office will visit both the Cross County Courthouse and the Forrest City Library on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
Crawford Mobile Office Visit to Wynne
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Cross County Courthouse
705 Union Avenue
Wynne, AR