WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick Crawford voted in favor of H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. The bill passed the House with a vote of 234 to 193. “Today the House acted to turn the economy around and protect American workers. The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act will protect the middle class from a tax increase, it will protect seniors’ access to care by strengthening Medicare and it does not add one penny to the national debt,” said Crawford. “This bi...
In the last two weeks Congress missed two key opportunities to address our mounting debt, restore fiscal discipline and start rebuilding our nation’s economy. With the defeat of the Balanced Budget Amendment in the House, Americans lost their best hope to restore lasting fiscal restraint to the federal government. Passing a Balanced Budget Amendment would have been a clear sign that Congress is focused on rebuilding confidence in the Federal Government and putting Americans back to work. Balanci...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rick Crawford released the following statement today after learning that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction failed to reach a compromise on cutting $1.2 trillion from the national debt. “Americans deserve more than failed leadership from Washington. From the outset of this process President Obama has been unengaged and uninterested in the Super Committee’s success. Congressional leaders must be willing to work together for our country to move forward. Americ...
Families across Northeast Arkansas are faced with the challenge of living within their financial means every month. When a mom’s grocery bill in Blytheville goes up, she might not spend as much money on a new pair of shoes. When a dad in Cabot decides his children need braces, he knows that a new mower won’t come until next summer. The kind of common sense used every day from Mountain Home to Marianna is exactly what Washington needs to show now. Families across America make difficult decisions ...
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick Crawford released the following statement on, H.J. Resolution 2 – Balanced Budget Amendment. The bill failed to meet the 2/3 majority required for passage with a vote of 261 to 165. “Today’s vote was completely irresponsible. In the last 3 years the national debt has increased 34%. A Balanced Budget Amendment would have been a step towards financial sanity, but instead Members of Congress continue to be short-sighted and unwilling to be accountable for the do...
JONESBORO – After listening to the concern of citizens in Northeast Arkansas, Congressman Rick Crawford introduced H.R. 3370, Protecting Our Rural Post Offices Act of 2011. H.R. 3370 prohibits the Postal Service from closing rural post offices that do not have an alternative post office within eight miles accessible by public roads. The Postal Service recently announced plans to close 3,652 post offices across the country, many of them in rural areas. Congressman Crawford will be at the Sedgwick...
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) voted for two House measures that will give small businesses and startup companies more access to capital. “Today the House helped entrepreneurs and small business owners gain access the capital they need to be innovative and ultimately create jobs. Small businesses, not the federal government, are the primary source of job creation,” said Crawford. The two bills passed by the House today are: • H.R. 2940, The Access to Capital for Job Cre...
This week the House voted on two bills that will give small businesses more flexibility to expand their business and create jobs. H.R. 2940, The Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, eases a ban by the Securities and Exchange Commission that prevents small, privately held companies, from advertising for investors. The bill will help entrepreneurs and small business owners access the capital they need to be innovative and ultimately create jobs. Small businesses, not the federal government, are...
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...
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011: “Tonight I voted for fiscally responsible legislation that ensures America pays its debt and does not increase the burden on our country’s job creators. The Budget Control Act will cut government spending by more than the debt ceiling is raised, does not raise taxes, caps reckless spending, and advances the Balanced Budget Amendment through Congress. While this...
