Press Releases

Crawford: Seniors to get COLA Increase
October 21, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow the Social Security Administration will announce that seniors will see the first cost of living adjustment to their benefits since 2009. Seniors will see a 3.5 percent increase to benefits starting in 2012.
Crawford: Delta Regional Authority to invest $400,000 in Northeast Arkansas Convention Center
October 21, 2011
Press Release
Washington – Today, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced plans to make a $400,000 investment in the Northeast Arkansas Convention Center to be built in Jonesboro. The financial commitment from the DRA will help bring the long anticipated construction project to fruition. Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Jonesboro) serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Mississippi River Delta Caucus that works with the Delta Regional Authority to fund local community investment projects.
Crawford: Freedom has come to Libya
October 20, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Rick Crawford reacted to the news that deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been killed:

"Today the world learned that Moammar Gadhafi's reign of terror in Libya is officially over. The violence and fear that dominated the Gadhafi regime will no longer haunt the Libyan people. Now that Gadhafi is gone, Libyans can begin the process of forming a united country and rebuilding their economy and future. Today is a good day for freedom-loving people everywhere."
EPA bends to pressure from Crawford
October 17, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON – After Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) introduced H.R. 3158, the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, which would modify the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule that places an unnecessary burden on farmers and ranchers, the Environmental Protection Agency has now delayed implementation of the rule until May 2013.
Congressman Crawford Announces August Schedule and Public Meetings
August 15, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Rick Crawford today announced his August schedule and public meetings for the First District. The schedule includes 30 destinations throughout the district. Congressman Crawford will meet with constituents and job creators in an effort to form partnerships and build support for the Balanced Budget Amendment. Crawford's goal is to discuss how the Balanced Budget Amendment will address the long term issues of fiscal solvency and will reign in years of out-of-control spending and growth of government.

Crawford Votes for Fundamental Change to Washington
August 1, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011:


Crawford Statement on the Budget Control Act
July 29, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011:

Crawford, Fincher Pen Letter to EPA
July 27, 2011
Press Release

Today Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) and Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson, urging her to reconsider a regulation that places an unnecessary burden on farmers and ranchers. Over 100 Members of Congress from across the country signed the letter.

Crawford Statement on the Passing of Stanley Reed
July 16, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today released the following statement regarding the passing of Stanley Reed of Marianna, Arkansas:

Crawford Calls on President to Protect Seniors, Military
July 14, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) and 62 other representatives today sent a letter calling on President Barack Obama to prioritize payments to debt-interest, Social Security and Medicare, and military compensation in the event a debt ceiling agreement is not reached by August 2.