Press Releases

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.

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

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.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) Friday introduced legislation that keeps drug-abusing drivers from operating large trucks.

The Safe Roads Act of 2011 (H.R. 2459) closes a current loophole that is easily exploited by drug-abusing drivers. The Safe Roads Act establishes a central repository of drivers' drug and alcohol test results, which prevents drivers who fail a drug or alcohol test in one state from driving in another.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) urged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to bring H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, to the Senate Floor for a vote. The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today approved the legislation by voice vote.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) released the following statement regarding today's passage of the Agriculture Appropriations bill, H.R. 2112:

"I voted in favor of the Agriculture Appropriations bill because it reinforces my commitment to fiscal discipline and continues to protect the important farm safety-net.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today announced five federal grants for the First Congressional District of Arkansas. The grants are from the Federal Aviation Administration and seek to improve the quality of Arkansas's airports.

"It is critical that Arkansas airports meet federal safety standards," said Congressman Rick Crawford. "These grants provide the necessary funding to ensure our First District airports remain safe."

Below is a brief description of each grant:

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today announced he recently joined four Congressional caucuses to better serve Arkansans' diverse economic interests.

"It is important I spend my time in Washington representing every aspect of Arkansas's diverse economy," said Congressman Rick Crawford. "These caucuses advance critical issues for Arkansas and I am proud to participate in furthering these worthy causes."

Below is a brief description of each caucus: