Farm bill conference committee set to roll Written by: Carol Ryan Dumas Published by: Capitol Press The Senate Agriculture Committee voted Aug. 1 to move forward with the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee, appointing members who will serve on the committee with their counterparts from the House. Those Senate members include: Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan.; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.; Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.; Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Ranking Member D...
Washington Week Ahead: Senate actions on farm bill, ag spending on tap Written by: Philip Brasher Published by: Agri Pulse The Senate looks to finally name its team of farm bill negotiators this week while also finishing work on a $154 billion spending bill for a bevy of departments and agencies important to agriculture, including USDA and FDA. In addition, Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler will testify on Capitol Hill for the first time since taking over the agency’s top post in the wake ...
Washington, DC –Yesterday, The United States Agriculture Department (USDA) announced their plan to assist farmers as they work under unjustified retailing tariffs placed on them by China. This plan authorizes the use of up to $12 billion in programs to support farmers. Following Secretary Perdue’s announcement, Crawford released the following statement: “Our nation’s farmers perform a task vital to our national security and I appreciate the attention given to their concerns. Ultimately, what is ...
Rep. Crawford says farmer aid ‘sending a message’ to the world Written by: George Jared Published by: Talk Business and Politics President Donald Trump has authorized the United States Department of Agriculture to release up to $12 billion in aid programs to farmers impacted by his ongoing trade wars with other countries including China and the European Union. U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, told Talk Business & Politics he continues to support the president on tariffs and trade negotiatio...
Congressional Interview: U.S. Rep. Crawford on the Russia summit, election security, & the trade war Written by: Mark Smith Published by: KASU KASU's Mark Smith sits down with First District U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) to discuss his thoughts on the Helsinki Summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, election security, and the U.S.-China trade war.
Jonesboro, AR –Today, Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) launched his 3rd annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and Manufacturers Tour in the 1st District of Arkansas. The kickoff event was hosted today and the tour will go onto Friday July 27th. Educators from across the 1st District will tour 18 different factories and see first hand the type of skills and training needed to fill manufacturing jobs in the area. Crawford released the following statement: “STEM professions are ...
Educators learn about STEM opportunities Written by: Laura Gunter Published by: KAIT JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - A group of educators spent Monday learning what skills they need to be teaching their students. Around 30 teachers have teamed up with Congressman Rick Crawford to be a part of the STEM and Manufacturing Tour. This group is traveling to manufacturers all over Region 8 to learn what opportunities are available to people and what students need to learn before they walk out the door. Monday t...
Rep. Crawford added as Farm Bill conferee Written by: Staff Published by: Talk Business and Politics On Wednesday (July 18), U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, was appointed by House Speaker Paul Ryan to serve on the Conference Committee for H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill. Crawford will work with a group of other appointed members to resolve differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. “I look forward to continuing to work on a...
Washington, DC – Today, the Speaker announced that Congressman Crawford was appointed to serve on the Conference Committee for H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. Crawford will work with a group of other appointed members to resolve the differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. Upon being selected as a conferee, Crawford released the following statement: “I look forward to continuing to work on a Farm Bill that provides certainty to our nation’s farmers and pr...
Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation raise objections after Trump's remarks Written by: Frank Lockwood Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette WASHINGTON -- A congressman from Arkansas who serves on the House Intelligence Committee didn't like what he heard from President Donald Trump during Monday's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Among other things, the American head of state expressed doubts about claims of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. S...
