Press Releases

Crawford seeks Service Academy Applications
October 2, 2012
Press Release
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford announced he is seeking applications for nomination to U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Crawford is able to make nominations for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Crawford comments on expiration of Farm Bill
October 1, 2012
Press Release

JONESBORO- Today, Congressman Rick Crawford issued the following statement about the expiration of the current Farm Bill:

"Since my election to Congress I have talked about the importance of passing a Farm Bill that would give farm families in Arkansas and across the country the security they need to continue producing the safest, most affordable and abundant supply of food on the planet. Unfortunately, election year politics have gotten in the way of enacting sound policies on which rural America depends."

Crawford responds to Consumer Reports
September 20, 2012
Press Release
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford, co-chair of the Congressional Rice Caucus, released the following statement about the Consumer Reports article on arsenic levels in rice:
Crawford signs Farm Bill Discharge Petition
September 13, 2012
Press Release

Today, Congressman Rick Crawford joined a bipartisan group of House members in signing a discharge petition to force a House vote on the Farm Bill. If 218 House members sign the discharge petition, House leaders would be forced to allow a vote on the Farm Bill that passed the House Agriculture Committee on a bipartisan 35-11 vote.

Crawford, Pryor, Boozman Announce grant for Blytheville Airport
September 12, 2012
Press Release
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford today announced the Arkansas International Airport in Blytheville will receive over $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improvements to their facilities.

"The Blytheville Airport in my district provides the region with an important option for commerce and travel. The funds from the Department of Transportation will make the airport safer for years to come," Crawford said.
Crawford remembers Batesville native Sara Low
September 11, 2012
Press Release
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford remembered Batesville native Sara Elizabeth Low in a speech before the House of Representatives. Low was a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11, the plane that hit the north tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Crawford urges Preparation for Potential Flooding
August 31, 2012
Press Release
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford urged Arkansans to prepare for potential flooding and flash flooding as a result of rains from Hurricane Isaac.
Crawford Farm Tour highlights need for Farm Bill
August 27, 2012
Press Release
Last week Congressman Rick Crawford toured farms and agriculture related interests in Arkansas's First Congressional District. At each stop on the Farm Tour producers told Crawford they need a five year Farm Bill to forecast operation costs and provide certainty. Agriculture is the number one industry in Arkansas and Crawford is the state's only representative on the House Agriculture Committee. Crawford believes a strong Farm Bill is essential to growing Arkansas's rural economy.
Crawford to kick off Farm Tour TODAY
August 20, 2012
Press Release
Today Congressman Rick Crawford will begin a tour of farms and agriculture related interests in Arkansas's First Congressional District. Agriculture is the number one industry in Arkansas and Crawford is the state's only representative on the House Agriculture Committee. The Farm Tour will be a chance for Crawford to listen to farm families and advocate for a Farm Bill.
Crawford to skip national political convention to build consensus on Farm Bill
August 10, 2012
Press Release
Today, Congressman Rick Crawford released the following statement on his plans for the August District Work Period: