Press Releases

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:

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) released the following statement regarding the latest employment figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor:

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today voted to increase funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund, helping the constituents of Arkansas's First Congressional District recover from the recent devastating weather.

The House of Representatives today passed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) annual appropriations bill that includes funding for FEMA Disaster Relief programs.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's Thursday foreign policy speech:

"President Obama's statement that Israel should accept its pre-1967 boundaries is an unacceptable demand of a loyal ally. The strength of Israel's democracy, even its right to exist, is at stake in this question. America must treat its strongest ally in the Middle East with the respect they have earned by upholding the shared principles of America and Israel. We have far too few Middle Eastern allies to be alienating our best."

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today will vote no on a stand-alone debt ceiling increase that allows the federal government to borrow an additional $2.46 trillion without permanent structural reforms to the way Washington does business.

Congressman Rick Crawford and the Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center invite small businesses owners to a "Lunch and Learn" workshop on Monday, May 9, at 12 p.m. to find out more about contracting with the Federal government for disaster clean up. The workshop is at the Delta Center for Economic Development Building, located adjacent to the College of Business at Arkansas State University.

"Last night, President Obama issued a Federal disaster declaration for Arkansas. The declaration allows Federal funds to be used for assisting the clean up and rebuilding of communities in the First District and throughout Arkansas. I want to thank the President for his quick response to the Arkansas Delegation's request and I encourage all First District residents to contact my office if there is anything I can do to help them in this difficult time.