Press Releases

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following reaction to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address:

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) today was appointed to three key Congressional subcommittees with broad oversight of national transportation and infrastructure issues, and was named Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) also appointed Crawford to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) will vote this evening for a full repeal of ObamaCare, a significant first step in restoring a fiscally responsible Congress.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) released the following statement today on the importance of observing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) joins the nation in expressing his profound sorrow over today's tragic shooting of his colleague, Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). Crawford issued the following statement:

"My heart goes out to the Congresswoman, the other victims and everyone impacted by this tragic event. I am watching the situation closely and continuously praying for those affected by this inexcusable act of violence. This is truly a sad day."

Congressman Rick Crawford wasted no time before sponsoring legislation in the 112th Congress that will mitigate the harm of Obamacare and curb reckless government spending. Congressman Crawford this week co-sponsored the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Repeal Act and the Balanced Budget Amendment.