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https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-passage-of-omnibus-spending-package Rep. Crawford Responds to Passage of Omnibus Spending Package 2022-12-23 2022 2022-12 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to Passage of Omnibus Spending Package 12/23/2022 Washington, DC – Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement after the omnibus spending bill passed the House: "This bill is the Washington Beltway at its worst. More than $1.7 trillion in spending rushed through to lock in more inflationary spending, just days before the new GOP House majority will take over with a commitment to bring adult leadership to Washington. The bill contains no real​ solutions for the concerns Americans face today like high energy costs, an illegal immigration crisis at the border, and record inflation. This legislation also burdens American families with more wasteful government spending for divisive liberal policies." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-announces-support-for-mccarthy-s-speaker-bid Rep. Crawford Announces Support for McCarthy’s Speaker Bid 2022-12-20 2022 2022-12 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Announces Support for McCarthy's Speaker Bid 12/20/2022 Washington, DC – Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement of support for Leader McCarthy in the Speaker's race: "Our country faces serious challenges. Our southern border is in crisis, Communist China threatens our economic and national security, American families face soaring prices and a slowing economy, and the Biden Administration is relentlessly pushing its woke, extremist social agenda. The new GOP majority must focus on governing, on oversight, and on restoring America, not mindless infighting over a Speaker election. Kevin McCarthy led House Republicans to retake the majority and he will be the next Speaker of the House with my support and my vote. Potential delays imposed by a tiny minority within the GOP would get them headlines, but would also be helping Biden, not advancing conservative principles. I'll be voting for Kevin for as many ballots as it takes to elect him Speaker so we can get back to work on behalf of the American people." #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-and-rep-mrvan-to-lead-congressional-steel-caucus-in-118th-congress Rep. Crawford and Rep. Mrvan to Lead Congressional Steel Caucus in 118th Congress 2022-12-19 2022 2022-12 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford and Rep. Mrvan to Lead Congressional Steel Caucus in 118th Congress 12/19/2022 Washington, DC – The bipartisan Congressional Steel Caucus today announced that Rep. Crawford (AR-01) and Rep. Mrvan (IN-01) will serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman in the 118th Congress. The Congressional Steel Caucus is a bipartisan group of over 100 Members of Congress who promote the health and stability of the domestic steel industry. In addition to introducing legislation supporting the domestic steel community, caucus members routinely meet with officials and international organization representatives to communicate the interests of the American industry and its steelworkers. "I'm proud of the work we've done in the Steel Caucus and I look forward to building upon that success in the upcoming Congress in my new role as Chairman. A robust U.S. steel industry is critical to our nation's infrastructure, economy, and national security. Supporting the steel industry means durable infrastructure, a strong economy, and no longer needing to outsource for this vital commodity," said Rep. Crawford. "As we transition to the 118th Congress, I look forward to continuing the necessary and impactful work of the Congressional Steel Caucus with Chairman Crawford, and building on our partnership and initiatives to ensure that all steelworkers and our manufacturing base can compete on a level playing field," said Rep. Mrvan. #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/crawford-stefanik-work-to-protect-us-agriculture-land-from-foreign-adversaries Crawford, Stefanik Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture Land from Foreign Adversaries 2022-12-08 2022 2022-12 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rick Crawford and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) today introduced the Agricultural Foreign Investment Transparency Act to address the national security threat of foreign adversaries buying up U.S. agricultural land. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land hasnearly doubled over the last decade, and a number of high profileChinese acquisitions near Department of Defense and other federal installations indicate a need for greater transparency and oversight on these purchases. In order to increase reporting and transparency and to combat malign influence of our foreign adversaries, this bill will update the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) of 1978, which was established to develop a nationwide system for collecting information on foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land. "The recent increase in Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland demonstrates the need for more proactive legislation and government transparency of these purchases. This legislation would shine a light on American agricultural land controlled by entities in communist China and elsewhere so we can evaluate the risk to our national security and implement an effective response. I'm pleased to join Rep. Stefanik in providing solutions to protect our food supply and those who produce it," Crawford said. "Food security is national security, and we cannot allow our foreign adversaries to assert any control over our land or agriculture industry," Stefanik said. "I am proud to shine a light on the malign influence of the Chinese and our other foreign adversaries who are buying up our land, undermining our farmers, and threatening our nation's security. I will continue to work to prevent our foreign adversaries from taking any ownership or control of the United States' agriculture industry." Specifically, the Agricultural Foreign Investment Transparency Act will: Require the Secretary of Agriculture to make all new and exist… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-reacts-passage-ndaa Westerman Reacts to Passage of NDAA 2022-12-08 2022 2022-12 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan James M. Inhofe NDAA for FY 2023. Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: "I am proud to vote yes on the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023," said Westerman. "This NDAA is focused on increasing our military readiness and empowering a robust national defense by ensuring our service men and women have the tools they need to properly defend our nation. The bill delivers a slew of Republican wins, including freeing our military from any COVID-19 vaccine mandates, substantially investing in military modernization and shipbuilding to deter and compete with China, and reversing suggested cuts to our missile defense programs by President Joe Biden. What’s more, the NDAA continues strong investments in defense programs in Camden, which is vital for the 4th Congressional District. I am glad to support an NDAA that is good for Arkansas and defends America." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-statement-respect-marriage-act Westerman Statement on Respect For Marriage Act 2022-12-08 2022 2022-12 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) reacted to the passage of The Respect for Marriage Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. “The institution of marriage between one man and one woman predates any government, and the true meaning of marriage exists outside of government regulation," said Westerman. "The ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ not only overreaches into that institution, but it directly threatens Americans’ constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of religion by opening individuals to litigation in retaliation for their deeply held beliefs and revoking or changing faith-based organizations’ tax-exempt status for their stance on same-sex marriage. Our constitution leaves no room for negotiation when it states Congress may make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion. This bill is a clear example of government overreach and presents real dangers to Americans’ First Amendment rights, and for that reason, I cannot support it.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/why-is-the-us-capitol-closed-rep-crawford-says-it-s-time-to-re-open-the-people-s-house Why is the U.S. Capitol Closed? Rep. Crawford Says it’s Time to Re-Open the People’s House 2022-11-17 2022 2022-11 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Why is the U.S. Capitol Closed? Rep. Crawford Says it's Time to Re-Open the People's House 11/17/2022 Washington – Today in a speech on the House floor, Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1) demanded that COVID restrictions for visitors of the U.S. Capitol and House office buildings be lifted. The Capitol closed to the public on March 12, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The building has slowly opened in stages with strict restrictions still in place. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/11/Rick-floor-speech-1024x551.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2085"/>(Click the photo or here to watch full video) "Madame Speaker, today I'm here to talk about re-opening the very building in which we stand – the U.S. Capitol. It has been two and a half years since Speaker Pelosi closed the people's House and told Americans it was part of our united effort to stop COVID-19. Over the last year we've seen a sharp decline of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID. In fact, just two months ago, President Biden even declared the pandemic was over. Yet certain protocols remain from the height of the pandemic. Today when constituents come to visit my office, they need to be personally escorted around by staff, they have to be a small group, they can't go to the House gallery to watch votes take place, and my staff is only allowed to give a tour once a week. If the Speaker is really trying to prevent the spread of COVID why is she forcing people to gather in large crowds around security checkpoints? This is the people's House, yet we continue denying access to the people, the very people that elected us to serve them, the very people whose taxes fund our operations. Because of these regulations, I've had to turn several of my constituents away. Not only do these regulations make it difficult to welcome every group into my office, but it also affects the function of all House offices. I have multiple visitors a day, and each tim… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-express-scripts-has-come-crawling-back-to-arkansas-independent-pharmacies-after-cutting-contracts-with-them-early Rep. Crawford: Express Scripts has Come Crawling Back to Arkansas Independent Pharmacies After Cutting Contracts with them Early 2022-11-14 2022 2022-11 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford: Express Scripts has Come Crawling Back to Arkansas Independent Pharmacies After Cutting Contracts with them Early 11/14/2022 Jonesboro – After announcing in September it would be ending contracts with thousands of community pharmacies, Express Scripts, the Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager (PBM) for TRICARE, has partially reversed course. It delivered a letter Friday to some independent pharmacies in Arkansas asking them to re-join its network. The Express Scripts letter attributes the change to its inability to reach agreement with Kroger to join the Express Scripps network. "It shouldn't have taken failure to come to an agreement with Kroger for Express Scripts to work with Arkansas' independent pharmacies to provide choice and excellent care for our military families," said Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1). "Express Scripts' initial decision to thumb its nose at independent pharmacies and its apparent less-than-complete reversal are ominous signs for the ability of Express Scripts to provide our service members and their families with superior healthcare access and support." For months, Arkansans have voiced frustration with changes the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is making to TRICARE pharmacy benefits, which will significantly limit healthcare access for TRICARE beneficiaries, particularly those in rural areas. Recently, DHA awarded a new $4 billion contract to Express Scripts, after which Express Scripts announced a reduction of up to 15,000 pharmacies from its retail pharmacy network. Express Scripts owns a mail-order and specialty pharmacy and is a direct competitor to independent pharmacies. Express Scripts has also slashed payments to community pharmacies below drug acquisition costs, forcing many independent pharmacies out of the TRICARE system. "The Arkansas Pharmacists Association recently surveyed Arkansas based community pharmacies and found that 60% or 450 of 750 Arkansas local pharmacy locations wi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-applauds-fcc-commissioner-s-call-for-china-based-bytedance-s-tiktok-app-to-be-blocked-in-us Rep. Crawford applauds FCC Commissioner’s call for China-based ByteDance’s TikTok app to be blocked in U.S. 2022-11-02 2022 2022-11 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford applauds FCC Commissioner's call for China-based ByteDance's TikTok app to be blocked in U.S. 11/2/2022 Washington – Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) expressed support for the call by Brendan Carr, a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission, for the U.S. government to take action to ban TikTok. The Council on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) is currently negotiating with the company about how to protect U.S. national security interests and Americans' privacy, given the control the Chinese Communist Party dictatorship has over all companies in China. Crawford has been calling for a TikTok ban since June 2020; and last month reiterated the need for a TikTok ban or its sale to a U.S. company, in an opinion piece at the Daily Signal, the Heritage Foundation's news outlet. "There are no conditions our government could put on TikTok that would adequately protect our national security and the privacy of the American people from the prying eyes of the Xi regime in China," Crawford said. "As Alibaba learned after its founder Jack Ma gave a speech implicitly criticizing the Xi regime, companies in China exist at the pleasure of the Chinese Communist Party. The hammer soon came down on Alibaba, and its stock has fallen 79% since Ma's fateful speech." Crawford also called for a TikTok ban in July 2020, and additionally that month joined 24 of his colleagues in supporting Trump Administration efforts to restrict TikTok from accessing the U.S. market. Democrats, who had resisted President Donald Trump's move to combat the Chinese Communist Party's potential use of TikTok to compromise our national security – either due to their animus for Trump or their conciliatory approach to the Chinese regime – are now coming around to Trump's, and Crawford's, position. Last week, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) admitted: "This is not something you would normally hear me say, but Donald… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-asks-biden-to-end-cross-border-vaccination-requirements-for-truck-drivers Rep. Crawford Asks Biden to End Cross-Border Vaccination Requirements for Truck Drivers 2022-10-28 2022 2022-10 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Asks Biden to End Cross-Border Vaccination Requirements for Truck Drivers 10/28/2022 Washington – Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) lead a letter along with 55 of his colleagues asking President Biden to end vaccination requirements between the U.S. and Canada. Canada's vaccination and testing requirements expired earlier this month, but the U.S. requirements are still in effect with no indication of removal. Several essential commodities are imported into the U.S. from Canada, including fertilizer, oats, propane, and chemicals. These regulations put more strain on our supply chain by hindering the trucking industry's ability to move these essential goods quickly. "The trucking industry is already suffering immense labor shortages, especially for drivers, which is raising costs on consumers and limiting the supply of nutrients, food, energy, chemicals, and other major products. Combined with a looming threat of a rail worker strike, we must look to alleviate any outstanding restrictions for our commercial truck drivers to further incentivize not only their return to work, but for onboarding new drivers as well," the members wrote. The letter also notes that the threat of COVID-19 continues to diminish while our commitment to a strong partnership with Canada remains. "Open trade and cross-border supply chain mobility between the highly integrated American and Canadian agricultural sector is critical to our bilateral relationship. At this point in time, there is hardly any legitimate reason for cross-border vaccination requirements to persist for our nation's truckers. We are two and a half years removed from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and one and a half years removed from civilian access to COVID-19 vaccines, not to mention over a year removed from available booster shots. COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths have steadily declined for months. It is far past time we join Canada and the rest of … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-sees-20th-chinese-communist-party-congress-as-wakeup-call-for-the-west Rep. Crawford sees 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress as wakeup call for the West 2022-10-24 2022 2022-10 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford sees 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress as wakeup call for the West 10/24/2022 Washington - Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) responded to the end of the 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress, which solidified the control of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The Congress included formal acceptance of Xi's third term as President, and the packing of the senior leadership of the Communist Party, and thus Chinese government, with Xi loyalists. "The wishful thinkers and China apologists of the West are now forced again to face reality, as they have faced with China's crushing of Hong Kong's independence, its genocide against the Uighurs, and Xi's siding with Vladimir Putin against basic notions of freedom and sovereignty," said Rep. Crawford. "China is not just a dictatorship of one party, it is now a dictatorship of one man, Xi Jinping. We haven't seen this level of dominance by one man in China since Mao Zedong, and that didn't end so well." Increasing Chinese repression at home and saber-rattling abroad have been hard to miss. Xi has made clear his willingness to try to take democratic Taiwan by force; and has expressed China intends to replace America economically and militarily as the world's foremost power. Crawford has been clear that the United States and its allies must ramp up efforts to counter this threat. "With the Year of the Rabbit in China just a few months away, there should be a time of peace ahead," Rep. Crawford added. "But Xi's total consolidation of power instead points to more dangerous times." Crawford recently urged that China-owned ByteDance be forced to sell its TikTok unit to an American company, or to exit America, due to potential national security threats. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-september-inflation-report Rep. Crawford Statement on September Inflation Report 2022-10-13 2022 2022-10 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on September Inflation Report 10/13/2022 Washington — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that consumer prices are up 8.2% since a year ago, marking the ninth consecutive month of inflation over 7%. Wages after accounting for inflation are now down 3% in the last year. Mortgage rates have soared past 7%. And the Energy Dept. is warning families to expect massive increases in the cost to heat their homes this winter. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement in response: "Bidenflation is continuing to hammer away at families in Arkansas and nationwide. Then the Biden administration insults the American people by dismissing the severity of inflation and denying that our economy is facing a recession. Our nation is in desperate need of leadership that acknowledges the obvious and executes an effective solution." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-crawford-leads-panel-discussion-on-managing-the-cyber-ci-and-emerging-technological-threats-to-agriculture-in-little-rock ICYMI: Rep. Crawford Leads Panel Discussion on Managing the Cyber, CI and Emerging Technological Threats to Agriculture in Little Rock 2022-10-06 2022 2022-10 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) ICYMI: Rep. Crawford Leads Panel Discussion on Managing the Cyber, CI and Emerging Technological Threats to Agriculture in Little Rock 10/6/2022 Little Rock, AR - Thursday, October 6th, Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), continued the House Intelligence Committee's Beyond the SCIF Series with his panel "Countering Foreign Malign Influence While Protecting Civil Liberties" at the Forge Institute's 2022 Cyber Summit. Crawford also has introduced several pieces of legislation to protect our nation's agriculture sector from foreign espionage. Most recently, he introduced the Promoting American Safety and Security (PASS) Act with Rep. Elise Stefanik. The PASS Act would establish the Secretary of Agriculture as a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) and create a black list of countries restricted from carrying out any merger, acquisition, or takeover that could result in foreign control of a U.S. agricultural company. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/10/IMG-3879-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2036"/> What was discussed How to protect U.S. agriculture from cyberattacks like what was recently seen with the JBS in May of 2021. The government's role in safeguarding our food supply from cyberthreats and what a public-private relationship might look like. How threats are changing as agriculture production becomes more digital. China's growing influence in other nations and the dangers it creates for the U.S. Notable Quotes " [China is] taking our technology and employing it around the world, which is why our influence in other regions is so important. We are limited in our ability to combat threats because China is offering more to other nations." -Matt Bunch, Tyson Foods Sr. Director Information Security & Cyber "We have to encourage [agriculture producers] to have better awareness of the produ… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-designating-october-national Westerman Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month 2022-10-04 2022 2022-10 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Co- Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-4) introduced a bipartisan resolution with Reps. Steven Palazzo (MS-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Larry Bucshon (IN-08), Susan DelBene (WA-01), and Buddy Carter (GA-01) to designate October 2022 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The members released the following statements: "As the husband of a teacher of students with disabilities, I understand the importance of bringing awareness to dyslexia as a prevalent and treatable learning disability," said Westerman. "One in five Americans struggle with the learning disability, and all too often, those with dyslexia are written off as having a low IQ or being lazy. This could not be farther from the truth. By bringing awareness to this disability, children can be diagnosed earlier and given the proper accommodation to develop the critical reading skills necessary for a successful future." “As a father of a child with dyslexia, I know just how imperative it is to detect and treat dyslexia as early as possible to provide children and families with the tools they need to succeed in school and throughout life. I am proud to cosponsor this resolution to designate October as National Dyslexia Awareness month to raise awareness for this learning disability,” said Dr. Bucshon. “I am proud to join my colleagues today in introducing this resolution to dedicate October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month,” said Fitzpatrick. “My home of Pennsylvania has been a pioneer in addressing the literacy crisis and providing our communities with the necessary tools to detect and support early reading deficiencies and dyslexia. As we continue to raise awareness on this issue, I also look forward to continuing to work in a bipartisan manner to find solutions that will ensure the next generation and beyond receive the resources they need to reach their full potential.” Background Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the United States, affecting 1-in-5 Americans, according to research from t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-bipartisan-legislation-support-emergency-medical Westerman Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Support Emergency Medical Services 2022-10-03 2022 2022-10 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined fellow House member Andy Kim (NJ-03), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), Al Lawson (FL-05), Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Mike Carey (OH-15) in introducing the bipartisan Supporting Our First Responders Act to assist rural emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in hiring and retaining qualified personnel, providing training reimbursements, financing facility upgrades, and more. “Rural Emergency Medical Services providers are critical in countless communities across the country where local hospitals are not easily accessible to those in need of immediate help,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-4). “Rural health care has been neglected for too long. It is essential to ensure that EMS providers are equipped to deliver timely, high-quality care to every area in the United States. I am proud to cosponsor this competitive grant program to ensure those with the most need are provided the means to better serve those in crisis.” “EMS responders are there when we need them, often first on the scene, and willing to put their lives and their families’ well-being on the line to help keep our neighbors and loved ones safe during an emergency,” said Rep. Kim (NJ-03). “Despite the glamor portrayed on TV, the day-to-day reality of responding to calls without the equipment and staff they need is a reality rarely seen by people in our community. With our bill, we’re taking steps to support our first responders by making sure they have the resources, staffing, training, equipment, and most importantly the mental and physical healthcare support they need. I’m proud to introduce this bill in a bipartisan way and hope my colleagues in both parties can agree that we need to strengthen our support for the brave EMS workers on the front lines every single day.” “In rural Oklahoma, our EMS providers are often the difference between life and death, and ours are in a crisis,” said Rep. Mullin (OK-02). “Oklahomans cannot simply live without these safety net providers. And with n… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/crawford-votes-against-latest-spending-spree Crawford Votes Against Latest Spending Spree 2022-09-30 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Crawford Votes Against Latest Spending Spree 9/30/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) voted today against a stopgap funding bill that will keep the federal government funded through December 16th. The bill includes billions of dollars in new spending above current levels. "After pushing our economy to the brink of recession with reckless and inflationary spending, House Democrats are now cramming additional new spending onto the backs of taxpayers." Rep. Crawford said. "American families in this Biden economy are struggling with record high inflation, rising violent crime, sharply increased home mortgage rates, and soaring energy costs. Yet none of the provisions in this bill will help address these concerns." H.R. 6833 includes the following: Nearly $2 billion for Refugee and Entrant money to fund more economic migrants illegally crossing Biden's open border, yet provides no additional money for border security or our Customs and Border Protection officers. $12.3 billion additional funds in economic and military support for Ukraine, without measures to track how the latest billions will be spent. Funds the government only through December 16th, setting up yet another shutdown showdown. "As members of Congress we are expected to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, but this legislation fails unequivocally to meet that promise," Rep. Crawford added. #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-introduces-legislation-protecting-hunting-fishing-access Westerman Introduces Legislation Protecting Hunting, Fishing Access for Sportsmen 2022-09-30 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and 34 other members introduced the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022. "Some of my earliest memories are of hunting and fishing near my home in Arkansas, soit's extremely alarming to see the Biden administration attempting to restrict access for the millions of Americans who use traditional ammo and tackle on federal land," Westerman said. "Sportsmen and women are some of the best conservationists we have, because they know the importance of sustainably utilizing our resources to leave them in even better condition for future generations. A blanket banon lead ammo and tackle will do nothing but impede Americans' ability to responsibly recreate like they have been for years. This legislation will prevent any such bans in the future unless it is supported at the state level and by science and will continue promoting access for all." "I am happy to introduce the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 with my colleague Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee," Wittman said. "As an avid hunter and angler, I find the Biden Administration’s attempt to restrict access for the nation’s sportsmen and women who use traditional lead fishing tackle and ammo on federal lands and waters, to be upsetting. This wholesale prohibition will only serve to incumber our sportsmen’s ability to responsibly hunt and fish. The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act prevents the Administration from banning lead ammo and tackle on federal lands and waters, unless such a regulation is consistent with state law and supported by science. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this legislation and continue to promote access to recreation for millions of Americans." Background 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-raises-concerns-about-amtrak-s-non-profitability-in-transportation-hearing Rep. Crawford Raises Concerns about Amtrak’s Non-Profitability in Transportation Hearing 2022-09-29 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Raises Concerns about Amtrak's Non-Profitability in Transportation Hearing 9/29/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) questioned Stephen Gardner, Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak, about the company's continuing failure to achieve profitability, relying instead on U.S. taxpayers, who have been on the hook for the billions of dollars provided to Amtrak over the years. Most recently, the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) allotted $66 billion over the next five years to railroads, with most of the money going directly to Amtrak. "Amtrak has lost money every year it's been in business," Rep. Crawford said after the hearing. "It's not asking too much for Amtrak to move to profitability, to give taxpayers a break as they face the highest inflation in decades." This Congress, Rep. Crawford introduced the RATES Act, which mandates that Amtrak aim to be an "economically sustainable" passenger rail system and ensure "route profitability proportional to the Federal share of investment" through their listed company goals. This was the stated goal of the company prior to the passage of the IIJA, which nixed Amtrak's obligation to attempt to be profitable. The hearing, in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was entitled, "Investing in our Nation's Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters." sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/09/RC-TI-hearing.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1997"/>Hearing excerpts below. Video of the full Q&A can be found here. Rep. Crawford Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a letter here addressed to you and to the ranking member from the Transportation Alliance would ask unanimous consent to submit that for the record. Chairman DeFazio No objection. Rep. Crawford Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Gardner, I wanted to visit with you a little bit about Amtrak. As you know, in March of this year, I introduced the RATES Ac… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-bill-reopen-overnight-camping-albert-pike Westerman Bill to Reopen Overnight Camping at Albert Pike 2022-09-29 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) introduced the “Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act” to reopen overnight camping at Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest. "After the Forest Service's decision to permanently suspend all overnight camping at Albert Pike, I have heard from countless constituents who expressed their disappointment and frustration at the decision," said Westerman. "Albert Pike has been enjoyed by families from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas for generations. We must ensure Albert Pike is safely refitted to ensure the 2010 tragedy never occurs again, but it would be a disservice to the community to permanently ban overnight camping and deprive folks who return to Albert Pike year after year to share the experiences they had as children with their families. I look forward to working with the U.S. Forest Service to allow for safe and responsible usage for years to come." Background The 1.8 million-acre Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma is a recreation destination to hundreds of thousands of people annually. One of the most popular sites within the Ouachita National Forest is the Albert Pike Recreation Area, which features hiking, swimming, and other day uses. Albert Pike Recreation Area (APRA) was closed after a major flash flood tragically killed 20 people on June 11, 2010. In November 2020, the Forest Service initiated a planning process to determine which facilities and infrastructure would support the uses of APRA in the future. Under the Forest Service’s final decision, no overnight camping would be permitted in APRA. The “Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act” will: Require the Forest Service to re-open any campsites outside of the 100-year flood plain within 30 days of the bill’s enactment Identify areas within APRA that are suitable for overnight camping within six months Develop at least 54 campsites, including at least eight with water and electric capabilities, outside of the 100-year flood plain w… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-graves-introduce-legislation-promoting-access-american-energy Westerman, Graves Introduce Legislation Promoting Access to American Energy 2022-09-29 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.) introduced the Transparency and Production of (TAP) American Energy Act. "American families have been on the front lines of dealing with the Biden administration's failed energy policies," Westerman said. "Skyrocketing gas prices, threats of rolling blackouts, inflated grocery costs, more expensive home heating and cooling bills - these are just a sampling of the energy crises we've faced under Democrat control. It's time to reverse this downward trajectory and become fully energy independent. This is a pivotal part of the Republican commitment to America: that we will maximize American-made energy and reduce reliance on foreign countries. The TAP American Energy Act is a comprehensive solution doing just that by responsibly opening up access to our rich natural resources, reforming and streamlining permitting processes and incentivizing innovation. I'm honored to lead this effort and lower energy costs across the country." "We need to make America energy independent again. We have all the tools to do it – the Biden Administration just lacks the willpower to get the job done," Graves said. "The TAP American Energy Act will enact common-sense reforms to streamline critical pipeline and energy infrastructure approvals, jumpstart American energy production, and restore American energy independence – regardless of who is in the White House. This is a blueprint for how we can lower gas prices, strengthen our energy grid, and fight the rising cost of living in this country." Background The TAP American Energy Act would provide a much-needed jumpstart to American energy production and infrastructure. By eliminating bureaucratic hurdles, empowering the energy sector to innovate, expanding access to federal lands and waters for responsible energy development, and more, the U.S. can surpass anyone else in the world in reliable energy … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-statement-republicans-commitment-america Westerman Statement on Republicans' "Commitment to America" 2022-09-23 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, Leader Kevin McCarthy and the House Republican Conference introduced their "Commitment to America," a policy platform to create An Economy That's Strong, A Nation That's Safe, A Future That's Built on Freedom, and A Government That's Accountable. Mr. Westerman released the following statement: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-latest-bad-news-about-the-biden-economy Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Bad News about the Biden Economy 2022-09-21 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Bad News about the Biden Economy 9/21/2022 Washington — The Federal Reserve today hiked interest rates by three-quarters of a point in its quest to reduce inflation, currently running at 40-year highs. This is the third rate increase of that size this year. The Fed also announced they expect the economy in 2022 to grow only 0.2% for the year, cratering from its 1.7% estimate just three months ago. Finally, the Fed said it expects the unemployment rate to rise 1.9% from where it is today, another recessionary sign. "Everywhere you turn, the Biden economy is hammering American families. Food and energy prices, and now home mortgage rates are among the items that have soared under his economic mismanagement," said Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01). The rate of a standard 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has doubled in the last year, to the highest rate in 14 years. The National Association of Home Builders reports that the U.S. real estate market is now in recession. The Fed rate increases, which will continue in 2023, will also cause bleed-through rate increases for home equity loans, credit card debt, and auto financing. "Just days ago, the President boasted to 60 Minutes that while inflation in the Biden economy is out of control, at least it is not getting worse. That indifference to the damage he is doing to middle class families speaks volumes," Rep. Crawford added. "His dangerous embrace of socialism isn't just making Americans poorer, it is pushing us into a recession." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-agreement-between-rail-industry-and-unions Rep. Crawford Statement on Agreement Between Rail Industry and Unions 2022-09-15 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on Agreement Between Rail Industry and Unions 9/15/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement following reports that the looming union rail strike has been averted: "I'm relieved that an agreement has been tentatively reached to prevent a union rail strike. A strike would have crippled our supply chain and caused further harm for American families, already suffering from rampant inflation and signs of a recession. "President Biden should have stood up to his friends in the union months ago, rather than letting this brinksmanship continue for so long. Rail companies had been forced to begin making changes to shipping priorities to prepare for this threatened union action. Republicans introduced legislation to reach an agreement, while far left democrats were willing to block such legislation and encourage a strike." Rep. Crawford is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-announces-annual-congressional-app-challenge Rep. Crawford Announces Annual Congressional App Challenge 2022-09-14 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Announces Annual Congressional App Challenge 9/14/2022 Jonesboro — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) is proud to announce that he will be hosting a Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a smart device app competition for students in 9th -12th grades in the First District of Arkansas. The CAC was created in 2013 with the goal of fostering STEM and computer-based skills which are essential for economic growth and innovation. "Supporting STEM education and encouraging students to solve real world problems with technology is of vital importance to the future of the First Congressional District." said Rep. Crawford. "As a result of this realization, we have seen an increase in STEM emphasized programs within our schools as well as educators who motivate more students to explore this field." "I am always impressed with the quality of coding and creativity found in apps that are submitted to the CAC and I'm looking forward to seeing what students come up with this year." Winners will be selected by panels of judges drawn from the local community and honored by their Member of Congress. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on www.house.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website. The submission deadline is November 1, 2022 and the competition guidelines can be found at Crawford.House.Gov under the Congressional App Challenge tab. There you can also view the videos of previous winners of this competition. For further information you can call the Jonesboro office at (870) 203-0540 or email AR01.App@mail.house.gov. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-august-inflation-report Rep. Crawford Statement on August Inflation Report 2022-09-13 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on August Inflation Report 9/13/2022 Washington — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that inflation is at 8.3%, marking the eighth consecutive month of inflation over 7%. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement. "Bidenflation continues to roar, with prices rising at rates not seen in 40 years, since a show called Fantasy Island ruled the TV ratings. But now the White House grounds are Fantasy Island, a place where trillions of taxpayer dollars are spent without a moment's thought, and their latest inflationary idea was to make fire fighters and nurses pay off the college loans of doctors and lawyers. Americans continue to grow poorer under Biden, as prices increase faster than wages, and average weekly hours worked inch lower, putting economic security out of reach for even more families. The new Congress that will take office in January must make Job One shutting down the Biden inflation machine, and ending Bidenomics for the rest of his presidency." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-anniversary-of-september-11th-terrorist-attacks Rep. Crawford Statement on Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks 2022-09-11 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks 9/11/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement for the anniversary of 9/11: "It's been 21 years since America was attacked by terrorists who hated our freedoms and our values. Thousands of our fellow Americans lost their lives, including first responders who ran towards danger to help innocent victims. The best way to honor those who lost their lives or were injured on 9/11 and their families is by remembering their sacrifice and doing everything we can to prevent such atrocities in the future. That means maintaining a strong defense, superior intelligence agencies, and living up to our ideals to defeat toxic ideologies." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-president-biden-s-shameful-speech Rep. Crawford Responds to President Biden’s Shameful Speech 2022-09-02 2022 2022-09 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to President Biden's Shameful Speech 9/2/2022 Washington — Last night, President Biden decided to distract from his countless failures as president by proclaiming that the biggest threat to our nation is the half or more of Americans who disagree with him. "It is shameful that instead of addressing a plan to tackle the inflation he unleashed, reduce the violent crime raging in Democrat cities, and end his open border policies, our President decided instead to broadcast his hatred for millions of American families who work hard and play by the rules. Just a week ago, he unilaterally announced he will force firefighters, construction workers, and truck drivers to pay off the college loans of wealthy lawyers and doctors, a gift to his affluent political base and a thumb in the eyes of Americans who paid off their loans, or did not attend college. Now, with an election approaching, and early voting just weeks away, he has launched a vicious rhetorical campaign like the one that inspired a liberal extremist to cross the country with weapons and plans to assassinate several Supreme Court Justices," said Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01). Here is a brief list of President Biden's catastrophes: Food prices up 13% this year – the highest increase ever. The highest inflation in 40 years. Supporter of dangerous ‘defund the police' and ‘catch and release' criminal policies that have created the deadliest year in America in 20 years. Soaring energy prices that have caused 1 in 6 families to fall behind on utility bills. The highest gas prices ever recorded in U.S. history. The labelling of concerned parents at school board meetings as ‘terrorists'. An unlawful refusal to enforce our immigration laws – leading to record fentanyl deaths and millions pouring through our southern border. A botched departure from Afghanistan that cost 13 Americans their lives and left the radical Taliban with a massive stock of ab… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-biden-s-student-loan-debt-transfer Rep. Crawford Statement on Biden’s Student Loan Debt Transfer 2022-08-24 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on Biden's Student Loan Debt Transfer 8/24/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement after President Biden signed an executive order to cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per recipient: "Just as Biden's open borders policy makes suckers out of the law-abiding scientists and engineers waiting patiently for years to come to America legally, Biden's amnesty on student loan debt makes suckers out of the millions of working and middle class Americans who paid their student loans debts as they pledged to do. This election season give-away is also a stick in the eye to the two-thirds of American adults without a bachelor's degree. Fast food workers, truck drivers, and firefighters struggling to make ends meet will be subsidizing affluent white collar professionals while the government refuses to hold universities accountable for their skyrocketing tuition rates." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/ti-republicans-ask-amtrak-for-plans-to-use-taxpayer-funds-to-transport-illegal-migrants T&I Republicans Ask Amtrak for Plans to Use Taxpayer Funds to Transport Illegal Migrants 2022-08-17 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Committee Republicans have requested that Amtrak address their concerns that its taxpayer-funded services will be used to alleviate a surge in border crossings expected by the proposed end to Title 42 and have asked whether Amtrak plans to use its resources to transport illegal migrants at the expense of American taxpayers and freight railroads delivering goods. Crawford and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), along with 17 other Committee Republicans, wrote to Amtrak President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gardner. Joining Crawford and Graves on the letter were Reps. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), Rodney Davis (R-IL), Brian Babin (R-TX), Garret Graves (R-LA), Mike Bost (R-IL), Randy Weber (R-TX), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Brian Mast (R-FL), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Michael Guest (R-MS), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL). In their letter, they say, "We are concerned about the impact that a border surge could cause to your services and the potential use of Amtrak in the Administration's response to its self-inflicted border crisis. The Administration-created border crisis deeply alarms Americans, including leaders from both parties, as weapons and record amounts of drugs are smuggled daily into American communities…. Despite these concerns, the Administration has continued to erode border protections, such as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), and seeks to go even farther by pressing ahead with efforts to end Title 42." In their letter, the Members pointed out the significant losses experienced on Amtrak's Sunset Limited route along the United States' southwest border, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They noted the importance of Amtrak using its taxpayer-provided funding, including funds provided by the Infrastructure … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-votes-against-latest-democrat-inflation-fueling-bill Rep. Crawford Votes Against Latest Democrat Inflation-Fueling Bill: 2022-08-12 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Votes Against Latest Democrat Inflation-Fueling Bill: "It's an unserious bill at a serious time." 8/12/2022 Washington — There was more bad news for middle class families today as the House passed legislation that will increase inflation and our national debt. The bill's name – textbook misinformation – is the "Inflation Reduction Act." This Democrat bill will spend hundreds of billions of dollars first, with promises to cut spending later. Among the more egregious provisions: Spending a third of a trillion dollars for the "climate," which will increase energy prices via punishing regulations on the fossil fuels that power our nation. (Wind and solar together account for just 5% of US energy consumption.) An extra $80 billion for the IRS to hire a shocking 87,000 new IRS agents to audit US taxpayers. Democrats boast this army of new IRS recruits will increase government tax receipts by $124 billion. "I was proud to vote against this Democrat bill today that will raise prices on nearly everything people buy, particularly raising costs for the energy that drives our economy," said Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01). "I also opposed the Democrats' plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents to squeeze another $120 billion from taxpayers. It's an unserious bill at a serious time for our nation." China and India are in the midst of rapidly increasing their use of coal and other fossil fuels (with even some liberal European countries cranking up closed coal facilities). The results of their actions will keep fossil fuels abundant and low-cost for their citizens and businesses, while swamping the promised carbon reductions from Biden's radical Green Raw Deal. In short, this costly bill will deliver no discernible impact on global temperatures. "Democrats are focused on hiring IRS agents, and giving big tax breaks to well-off Americans who purchase Teslas," Crawford added. "But my constituents are focused on making ends meet,… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-reacts-passage-inflation-reduction-act Westerman Reacts to Passage of Inflation Reduction Act 2022-08-12 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act under the budget reconciliation process. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement in response: “I am dismayed that Democrats continue to repackage the same poor policies that caused sky-high inflation, stick a buzzword in the name, and expect the American people to thank them while the economy inevitably continues to suffer," said Westerman. "When a party cannot simply admit that we are in a recession, it cannot be trusted to bring us out of one. I wholeheartedly voted no on the misleadingly named ‘Inflation Reduction Act.’ This tax and spend bill is a lie designed to bring down the force of higher taxes, 87,000 additional IRS agents, economy-killing climate programs, and hundreds of billions of dollars in deficit spending onto the backs and into the wallets of every American family. I will never support legislation that will spend us, our children, and our children’s children into the ground.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-fbi-raid-of-former-president-trump-s-home Rep. Crawford Statement on FBI Raid of Former President Trump’s Home 2022-08-09 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on FBI Raid of Former President Trump's Home 8/9/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement on news that the FBI conducted a raid on the home of former president Donald Trump: "The unprecedented FBI raid on a former president's home, by a Justice Department now under the control of a president of the other party, less than two months before the first states begin early voting in this year's Congressional elections, puts our nation on dangerous ground. "The Russia Collusion Hoax, and the slow-walking of the investigation into shady Biden family business deals involving China and Ukraine, have already eroded Americans' former rock-solid faith in the Justice Department and our nation's core principle of equal justice before the law. This latest apparent abuse of power seems likely to compound that crisis. "The Biden White House, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and FBI leadership have a lot of questions to answer for what looks like an egregious and dangerous politicization of our nation's law enforcement apparatus. The new Congress will begin seeking answers to those questions in January." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-arkansas-delegation-letter-va-regarding-ongoing Westerman Joins Arkansas Delegation Letter to VA Regarding Ongoing Staffing Shortages 2022-08-07 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Reps. French Hill (AR-02), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Steve Womack (AR-03), Senator John Boozman and Senator Tom Cotton in sending a letter to Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding the staffing shortages at VA facilities in Arkansas. The members released the following statement: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-hosts-school-safety-and-bomb-threat-response-training-events Rep. Crawford Hosts School Safety and Bomb Threat Response Training Events 2022-08-04 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Hosts School Safety and Bomb Threat Response Training Events 8/4/2022 Jonesboro — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) hosted a series of safety training events this week at Arkansas State University. Public school educators and administrators received threat management and active shooter preparedness, while private and public sector security professionals attended a course in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) search procedures. Crawford advocates in Congress for ‘hardening' schools to block threats, and expanding Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/08/RC-school-safety.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1908"/> sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/08/image003-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1907"/> "As a former Army EOD officer, I know full well the capabilities our front-line military bomb squads possess and the extensive training they receive. But I am also keenly aware of the threats of improvised explosive devices and other dangers on the home front, especially in our schools. One of the many lessons decision-makers must learn from the horrendous recent events in Uvalde Texas is that training must be ongoing and anticipate threats, rather than relying on the ad hoc response we see when law enforcement has not been prepared adequately," said Rep. Crawford. The event on Wednesday, August 3rd for educators was presented by the Department of Homeland Security - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS/CISA), in coordination with Rep. Crawford and Arkansas State University. The purpose of this event was to provide school officials and employees the opportunity to receive firsthand expertise, situational awareness, and additional information that DHS/CISA provides for school safety preparedness efforts. More than 100 people representing 23 school districts and three two-year colleges attended Wednesday's… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-death-of-rep-walorski Rep. Crawford Statement on Death of Rep. Walorski 2022-08-03 2022 2022-08 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on Death of Rep. Walorski 8/3/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02): "I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of my colleague Jackie Walorski and her two staffers. I had the opportunity to work with Jackie on the House Agriculture Committee as we worked to address the challenges rural communities face and tackled writing a farm bill. It was clear that she loved her community and was proud to represent them in Congress. Stacy and I will be praying for Jackie, her staffers Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson, and their families." ####### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-s-statement-on-semi-automatic-firearm-ban Rep. Crawford’s Statement on Semi-automatic Firearm Ban 2022-07-29 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford's Statement on Semi-automatic Firearm Ban 7/29/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1808, a bill that re-defines "assault weapons" to include commonly used semi-automatic firearms: "Despite a recession and high inflation eating away at family budgets, House Democrats are focused instead on symbolic votes that would undermine the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. Banning Arkansans' firearms would neither make us safer nor reverse the devastation of the Biden economy." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-supports-legislation-to-address-supply-chain-woes Rep. Crawford Supports Legislation to Address Supply Chain Woes 2022-07-29 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Supports Legislation to Address Supply Chain Woes 7/29/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) introduced three bills and co-sponsored legislation all designed to combat gaps in the supply chain which have been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. "American families should never have to face empty grocery or pharmacy store shelves. Fixing our supply chain starts with investments in vital infrastructure projects and boosting our transportation workforce. That's why I'm pleased to support these common-sense measures which will have a lasting impact," said Crawford. Rep. Crawford introduced: The Supply Chain Improvement Act Would direct the Secretary of Transportation to give priority consideration to projects that improve or build resiliency in the supply chain. The Rolling Stock Resiliency Act Would protect U.S. jobs by prohibiting public transportation agencies from procuring rolling stock from foreign State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) with federal funds. The Retirees to Rail Act Would permit experienced and trained retired railroad workers to temporarily return to their previous employment without a suspension of their retirement annuity. Rep. Crawford is also a co-sponsor of Representative Troy Balderson's (OH-12) bill, The Rail Employee Training Modernization Act, which would permit rail companies to offer the classroom portion of their training through virtual instruction. "Soviet-style empty store shelves are unacceptable in America. We must address gaps in our supply chain to return to the days when Americans could be confident they would find what they need at their local markets and other retail outlets," Crawford concluded. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-statement-assault-weapon-ban Westerman Statement on Assault Weapon Ban 2022-07-29 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - In reaction to the U.S. House of Representative's passage of the Assault Weapons Ban, Congressman Bruce Westerman released the following statement: "This bill has an irresponsibly broad definition of ‘semiautomatic assault weapon’ that would instantly outlaw the further sale of guns currently held by nearly 25 million Americans, while doing nothing to address the root causes of violence," said Congressman Westerman. "The previous attempt to ban assault weapons in 1994 had virtually no effect on violent crime. Sadly, people intent on evil will perform evil with whatever weapons are available to them; legal or illegal. This ban infringes on law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights. I look forward to the day Democrats want to work together to address the true causes of violent crime instead of scoring empty political points with leftist lobbyists.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-on-gdp-report-biden-s-runaway-inflation-and-shrinking-economy-spell-disaster-for-rural-america Rep. Crawford on GDP Report: "Biden’s runaway inflation and shrinking economy spell disaster for rural America” 2022-07-28 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford on GDP Report: "Biden's runaway inflation and shrinking economy spell disaster for rural America" 7/28/2022 Washington — Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the economy contracted 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022, after shrinking 1.6% in the first quarter. This marks the second quarter in a row that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has fallen – confirming that America is in a recession. "Families in rural America, already being hammered by President Biden's runaway inflation, must now contend with the Biden recession. He stacked his Administration with Leftist ideologues, but few have an understanding of rural America, let alone an affinity for it. My constituents are paying the price for this disconnect," Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) responded. Ohio State researchers report that inflation is slamming rural families far worse than urban families. Meanwhile, the same White House that told us inflation was merely "transitory" is now telling us the recession is not a recession. "President Biden and the Congressional Democrats who do his bidding clearly have no solutions for the U.S. economy. In fact, they seem completely divorced from the concerns of middle class families," Crawford added. "The hype about Joe Biden was that he would bring quiet competence to the White House. Instead, we have indifference and incompetence. I will continue to work to defeat his economic policies and press for a complete overhaul of his failed economic team," Crawford concluded. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-introduces-comprehensive-health-care-reform Westerman Introduces Comprehensive Health Care Reform 2022-07-28 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) introduced the Fair Care Act of 2022, a comprehensive health care reform plan that combines over 75 bipartisan proposals to lower costs, decrease the number of uninsured individuals, protect those with preexisting conditions, and expand coverage options. The members released the following statement: "Republicans and Democrats alike can agree that our health care system is broken and in desperate need of reform. Health care doesn't have to be an issue that divides us," said Rep. Westerman. "It is possible to loosen the grip of Big Government on our health care system, while lowering costs, and reducing the number of uninsured Americans. The Fair Care Act is all about putting families' hard earned tax dollars back into their pockets so they can make their own choices about what health care coverage is best for them. I am confident that through the Fair Care Act, affordable health care is possible for every American." “Americans deserve a health care system that puts families first and provides them peace of mind when they get sick or injured,” Gonzalez said. “Despite significant efforts to control costs and increase access to care, far too many Americans and businesses are struggling to find health insurance that is both affordable and will meet their needs. The Fair Care Act is a serious effort to finally put market forces to the test to promote efficiency, improve the quality of services, develop more choices for consumers, and ensure patients are receiving valued care for their money. This legislation charts a path forward that will provide certainty to families without breaking the fiscal bank. Perhaps most importantly, I believe it’s a proposal that can draw support across the political spectrum. It’s a step in the right direction, and I’m proud to support it.” Stakeholder support: “We applaud Rep. Westerman for introducing the Fair Care Act, a set of policies aimed at giving Americans a personal option in health care," said Dea… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-visits-southern-border-with-house-intelligence-committee-members Rep. Crawford Visits Southern Border with House Intelligence Committee Members 2022-07-25 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Visits Southern Border with House Intelligence Committee Members "No wonder Biden refuses to visit the border" 7/25/2022 sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/07/IMG-2368-2-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1869"/> Washington — On July 21st and 22nd, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) and colleagues visited El Paso, TX to tour the southern border and meet with border patrol (CBP) and other officials who have been closely monitoring the crisis there. Last week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mayorkas spoke at a forum in which he once again absurdly claimed that the southern border is secure. However, CBP officials have reported more than two million border encounters over the last 12 months, including a startling number of transnational gang members and known or suspected terrorists. As members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), Crawford, along with Reps. Michael Turner and Brad Wenstrup, wanted to review firsthand the national security threats that could cross over the border and into the United States. "What border agents reported to us in our meetings confirms that President Biden's open border policies are a disaster. He has put our national security at risk by refusing to enforce our laws, and Americans are less safe as a result. Violent criminals, gang members, sex traffickers, and others who wish to do us harm have been among the millions who have sought illegal entry into our nation in the last year. No wonder Biden refuses to visit the border," said Rep. Crawford. This was Crawford's second trip to the southern border since President Biden took office. Biden has never visited the border in his 79 years of life to date, including 36 years as a U.S. Senator, four as Vice President and a year and a half as President. It's an appalling record of disinterest in our national sovereignty and a failure to protect public safety. "My … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-participates-in-state-of-steel-industry-hearing Rep. Crawford Participates in State of Steel Industry Hearing 2022-07-21 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper 7/21/2022 Washington – Yesterday, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01), Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, joined the Caucus in hosting a hearing on the state of the steel industry. Rep. Crawford voiced concern over China's continued adversarial actions toward the U.S. steel industry. Steel industry officials voiced support for Section 232 tariffs, but implored Congress and the Administration to enforce and strengthen current trade laws. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/07/image002-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1860"/> "A robust U.S. steel industry is critical to our nation's infrastructure, economy, and national security. Unfortunately, steel producers are forced to contend with bad actors who engage in unfair trade practices. I'm glad to once again join my colleagues on the Congressional Steel Caucus to hear from leaders within the steel industry to determine how we as lawmakers can work together to protect good-paying, highly-skilled American jobs," said Rep. Crawford. A video of the hearing is available here. "Northeast Arkansas has a booming steel industry," Crawford added. "It has the workforce, the infrastructure, and the strategic location to continue to create jobs around steel and related industries. Companies producing steel in Arkansas can compete and win against China and other nations, but we need to give them a level playing field." ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-westerman-wagner-bills House Passes Westerman, Wagner Bills 2022-07-20 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several Republican bills, including H.R. 7693, the National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2022, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.). "I'm so pleased to see these bipartisan efforts passing the House and making their way to the Senate," Westerman said. "By reauthorizing the National Park Foundation, we will reduce deferred maintenance at our national parks, advance public-private partnerships, and address pressing issues like park overcrowding by incentivizing innovative private-sector solutions. We've already seen this work in action at iconic sites like Yellowstone, making everyone's experience at our national parks more enjoyable. This legislation and others that moved forward today will advance our shared goals of scientific conservation and shared stewardship of our resources. I'm honored to stand for these priorities and look forward to seeing them signed into law." Background In total, the House passed nine Natural Resources Committee bills, including: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-raises-inflation-challenges-to-sec-buttigieg-in-transportation-and-infrastructure-hearing Rep. Crawford Raises Inflation Challenges to Sec. Buttigieg in Transportation and Infrastructure Hearing 2022-07-19 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Raises Inflation Challenges to Sec. Buttigieg in Transportation and Infrastructure Hearing 7/19/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) participated in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing entitled, "Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." Rep. Crawford raised the challenges inflation poses to contractors, deterring them from bidding on infrastructure projects due to the risk that raw materials costs could rise substantially from the date of bid submission to the date they are able to purchase materials and begin construction. Cost escalation is also making it harder for U.S. companies to compete against government-subsidized companies from adversarial nations such as China, subsidies that allow foreign competitors to undercut the bids of American contractors. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/07/image001.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1849"/>Hearing excerpts follow. Rep. Crawford's full remarks from the hearing can be found here. Rep. Crawford: "[Inflation is] wreaking havoc on our economy, it's destroying transportation businesses, which includes the small suppliers and disadvantaged businesses that work in that space. Companies just can't afford this inflation and shoulder that risk. But what's worse is that it's creating a vacuum in the marketplace that allows for foreign companies to come in and further decimate U.S. industries and the U.S. economy. So my question is can D.O.T. provide guidance to states and other recipients that inflation adjustments are required in transportation contracts?" Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation: "Cost containment is a major focus for us right now in implementing the law because we are hearing this from both project sponsors and the business community. The impact of cost escalation and inflation is unquestionably going to affect our ability to deliver. I'm less sure tha… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/crawford-reacts-to-itc-vote-on-fertilizer-imports Crawford Reacts to ITC Vote on Fertilizer Imports 2022-07-18 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Crawford Reacts to ITC Vote on Fertilizer Imports 7/18/2022 Washington — Today, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a decision that will help increase the supply of an important fertilizer, and lower its price for U.S. farmers, a step that will reduce some of the upward pressure on food prices. The decision reflects a position Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) has been advocating as fertilizer prices have soared. USITC determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of urea ammonium nitrate solutions from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value. As a result of the Commission's negative determinations, Commerce will not issue countervailing duty orders and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago. Crawford released the following statement in response to the vote: "Record high inflation has greatly hindered farmers' ability to keep their businesses profitable and ensure food at the grocery store remains affordable. This is a step in the right direction to lower farmers' input costs so they can continue to grow the safest, most affordable, and abundant food supply in the world." Crawford has participated in several Congressional letters urging action to reduce fertilizer costs by facilitating increased imports: · July 2022 letter to President Biden · June 2022 letter to Department of Commerce · March 2022 letter to U.S. International Trade Commission "Food security is national security, and we have an obligation to safeguard our ability to clothe and feed ourselves," Rep. Crawford added. The Commission's public report Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-668-669 and 731-TA-1565-1566 (Final), USITC Publication 5338, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/crawford-votes-in-support-of-defense-funding Crawford votes in Support of Defense Funding 2022-07-15 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Crawford votes in Support of Defense Funding 7/14/2022 Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) voted today in support of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would authorize spending for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the 2023 fiscal year. "To keep our military the strongest in the world we must ensure they have the proper resources," Rep. Crawford said. "This legislation invests in programs vital to our national defense, while pushing against woke policies that distract from the mission of our military – to keep us safe." In addition to the military funding, the bill also authorizes a series of policy priorities and reforms within the DOD. The FY 23 NDAA includes the following: Requires the DOD Inspector General to regularly carry out comprehensive reviews and audits of all assistance provided to Ukraine. A 4.6% pay increase for all service members and a 2.4% pay bonus for all enlisted personnel. Fully funds the National Guard's operation and maintenance account that would support a border deployment. Ensures those discharged from the military for refusing the COVID vaccine receive an honorable discharge and full veteran benefits. Reverses dangerous cuts to our defense operations and weaponry. "Providing for our veterans and keeping Americans safe should never be a partisan issue and that starts with passing this critical piece of legislation in a timely manner," Rep. Crawford added. ####### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-discusses-infrastructure-and-inflation-with-road-and-transportation-builders Rep. Crawford Discusses Infrastructure and Inflation with Road and Transportation Builders 2022-07-14 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Discusses Infrastructure and Inflation with Road and Transportation Builders 7/14/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) participated on a panel with industry officials regarding public-private partnerships in infrastructure. The event was hosted by American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/07/image002.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1830"/> sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/07/image003.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1831"/> Challenges regarding the cost of infrastructure projects as inflation has soared to a 41-year-high were at the center of the discussion. One attendee noted that project bids submitted just a few months ago are already underpriced as input costs keep rising. "The federal government doesn't build roads, it gives funding to help build roads," said Rep. Crawford. "The efficiency with which that money is delivered needs to be significantly improved. Your costs are rising every week and month that the U.S. Department of Transportation delays in getting that capital to you." Another member of the ARTBA brought up President Biden's proposed gas tax holiday, which is a concern for the highway industry. "A gas tax holiday would hurt one of the main revenue streams we have for infrastructure investment," Crawford noted, "compounding the challenges the current gas tax structure increasingly will pose in the years ahead." Crawford also addressed the difficult terrain facing the transportation industry as the costs of fuel, labor, and supplies continue to rise. "For the first time in a generation, our nation faces significant inflation. The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee must, and will, respond to this crisis in ways that will allow us to continue to invest in critical infrastructure. This, in turn, will help grow our economy and relax the added inflation… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-latest-abysmal-inflation-report Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Abysmal Inflation Report 2022-07-13 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Washington — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that inflation over the last 12 months reached 9.1% in June, further eroding the buying power of the American people. It's the highest rate in more than 40 years. "The recklessness of the Biden Democrats knows no bounds,astoday's dreadful inflation reportdemonstrates," Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) responded. Undeterred, Beltway Democrats are still working to pass another reconciliation bill that will further flood the economy with inflationary spending now, while allegedly offsetting that spending down the road. "Thiseconomic malpracticeis whatresults when you hand over your party to economically illiterate Leftist ideologues," Crawford added. President Biden, meanwhile, is currently in Saudi Arabia, imploring that nation to increase its oil production. "After waging war against U.S. energy production since the day he took office, the president is now hat-in-hand, begging the Saudis to let us import more of their fossil fuels. The American people will get their chance to weigh in on this incompetence in a few short months," Crawford concluded. Under the Biden Administration Gas is up 59.9% Electricity is up 13.7% Food at home is up 12.2% Transportation is up 8.8% New Cars are up 11.4% Food away from home is up 7.7% Used cars are up 7.1% Shelter is up 5.6% Apparel is up 5.2% ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-applauds-progress-in-addressing-india-s-wto-violations Rep. Crawford Applauds Progress in Addressing India’s WTO Violations 2022-07-06 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Washington – Last week, the United States and several other World Trade Organization (WTO) Members announced during WTO meetings here that they are taking an unprecedented path of action by initiating consultations with India on their trade-distorting rice subsidies. Current WTO rules allow governments to subsidize up to 10% of the value of commodity production; however, the Indian government continues to subsidize more than half of the value of production for several commodities, including rice and wheat. India's lack of rule-following, and the Biden Administration's lack of enforcement, have reshaped global agricultural production and trade channels by flooding the market with India-subsidized rice, unfairly penalizing American rice producers in export markets. Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued to the following statement following news of this progress: "I appreciate the efforts by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and their colleagues at the USDA for starting to address these egregious WTO violations. This announcement is a long overdue step in the right direction in combatting bad actors like India and its rice subsidies to give our nation's agriculture producers a level playing field. The fight is far from over and I will continue to work to draw attention to these major concerns our rice producers are facing." Representatives Crawford and Mann led their colleagues on a letter earlier this month to President Biden, and in January to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to bring their attention to this important issue. Click here to read the July letter. Click here to read the January Letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-colleagues-introduce-house-companion-senator-grassleys-stop Westerman, Colleagues Introduce House Companion to Senator Grassley’s Stop Pills That Kill Act 2022-07-06 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joins Representatives Ken Buck (CO-04), David Joyce (OH-14), Greg Stanton (AZ-09), and Lou Correa (CA-46) in cosponsoring the House companion to Senator Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) Stop Pills That Kill Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation seeks to deter narcotics traffickers and strengthen the nationwide fight against fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production. "In 2021, fentanyl overdose was the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45," said Congressman Westerman. "This bipartisan legislation is another vital tool in our fight against these counterfeit narcotics that are destroying lives. We have seen too many tragedies in Arkansas and across the nation as a result of this deadly drug. We must protect our communities and ensure those who are peddling this poison are met with the strongest deterrents possible." “In Eastern Colorado and across the nation, families, businesses, and communities continue to face hardships due to the opioid epidemic,” said Congressman Buck. “As this public health crisis continues to fester, this legislation—supported by Republicans and Democrats in both Houses of Congress— will take an important step in a multifaceted approach to crack down on dangerous counterfeit pills that are killing Americans in droves.” “Drug traffickers are mass-producing fake pills, often with fentanyl, without any care as to who their poisons kill,” said Congressman Joyce. “I’m proud to join Rep. Buck in leading the effort to ramp up criminal penalties to deter this illegal activity, which has increasingly targeted minors and young adults. We cannot allow these criminals to continue to break apart families and threaten the safety of our communities.” “Arizona is in the midst of a tragic overdose crisis, and counterfeit pills from China and Mexico are driving so much of it. Drug traffickers are manufacturing counterfeit pills with deadly substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl, often selling the lookalikes … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/crawford-mann-lead-letter-urging-biden-admin-to-hold-india-accountable-for-world-trade-organization-violations Crawford & Mann lead letter urging Biden Admin to hold India accountable for World Trade Organization violations 2022-07-05 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Crawford & Mann lead letter urging Biden Admin to hold India accountable for World Trade Organization violations 7/1/2022 Washington - Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) led 12 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to hold India accountable for violating their World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. Current WTO rules allow governments to subsidize up to 10% of the value of commodity production; however, the Indian government continues to subsidize more than half of the value of production for several commodities, including rice and wheat. India's lack of rule-following, and the Biden Administration's lack of enforcement, have reshaped the global agricultural production and trade channels by driving down prices, depressing production of rice and wheat commodities, and putting American producers at a disproportionate disadvantage. "India's practices are dangerously trade-distorting on a global scale and impact U.S. farmers and ranchers," wrote the Members. " We urge the Administration to fil[e] a formal request for consultations with India at the WTO and to continue monitoring other WTO member's domestic support programs that undermine fair trade practices. America must not yield for the sake of reaching consensus. Instead, America must work to promote solutions that will alleviate the global supply chain and food shortages, and America must take actions that will address those consumers most impacted by inflation and rising food prices." Representatives Crawford and Mann also led their colleagues on a letter in January to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging them to hold India accountable under the WTO rules, particularly regarding wheat and rice production. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crawford-stefanik-introduce-agriculture-security-legislation-to-protect-us-agriculture-from-foreign-adversaries Reps Crawford & Stefanik Introduce Agriculture Security Legislation to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries 2022-07-01 2022 2022-07 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Reps Crawford & Stefanik Introduce Agriculture Security Legislation to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries 7/1/2022 Washington – Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) are introducing the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act which will protect our national security by preventing foreign adversaries from taking any ownership or control of the United States' agriculture industry. As a response to reports of China threatening America's food supply by acquiring U.S. farmland and agriculture companies, this bill will ensure the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is fully involved in reviewing our foreign adversaries' acquisition of American companies that may affect our agriculture sector. "Adversarial nations, like China, continue to threaten our homeland, using tactics like buying American agriculture companies and stealing agriculture research to undermine our economy," said Rep. Crawford. "Washington must realize that agriculture security in national security, and we have a duty to protect our food supply and those who produce it. I'm proud to work with Rep. Stefanik to draw attention to this critical threat and seek to defend American agriculture." "Food security is national security, and I am proud to stand up against our foreign adversaries as they attempt to exploit any potential vulnerability and assert control over our agriculture industry," said Rep. Stefanik. "The United States cannot allow malign ownership bids of American assets by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to undermine the efforts of our farmers, whose hard work feeds and fuels our communities. Especially as we witness the devastating impact of a supply chain crisis, the United States cannot cede any ownership of our food supply to those who do not share our security interests." The Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act: Blacklists China, Russia, Iran and N… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-and-boozman-tour-ozark-powerhouse Westerman and Boozman Tour Ozark Powerhouse 2022-06-29 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hydroelectric power plant in Ozark on Tuesday. Summer is the time of peak power usage and Ozark Powerhouse plays a critical role in ensuring the power grid has the capability to support the demand. Renewable energy sources such as coal, solar, wind and water are necessary to decrease the possibility of brownouts and blackouts. “It was an honor to visit the Ozark Powerhouse with my friend Senator John Boozman. Hydropower is an incredible low-cost supplement to our electric grid to prevent regional brownouts and blackouts as demand fluctuates. I am proud to host such a vital clean energy source in the Fourth District. Plants such as these provide excellent economic benefits to the Ozark area as we look to develop every energy source to its greatest potential,” Westerman said. “We need to unleash American-made energy. The Ozark Powerhouse is an excellent example of our ability to provide clean, affordable and reliable energy. I’m committed to working with Congressman Westerman and my colleagues to advance policies supporting a strategy that enhances our energy supply to meet the evolving needs of families, businesses and communities,” Boozman said. Corps officials told Westerman and Boozman the Ozark Powerhouse is running all five of its units for the first time in 20 years and showed them the recent repairs that brought the 50-year-old facility back to full strength. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-scotus-overturning-of-roe-v-wade Rep. Crawford Responds to SCOTUS Overturning of Roe v. Wade 2022-06-24 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to SCOTUS Overturning of Roe v. Wade 6/24/2022 Washington — Today, in its long-awaited decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade: "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives," Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority. "I applaud this historic ruling that will reestablish a proper reading of our Constitution and allow Arkansas' democratically-approved pro-life law to come into effect," said Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01). "We all owe a debt of gratitude to the Justices, who have been steadfast in their work despite the unprecedented threats directed against them and their families by pro-abortion extremists. These disgraceful attempts at intimidation directly endanger our constitution and system of government, which makes Attorney General Merrick Garland's indifference to protecting the Justices all the more outrageous." He added: "Lives will be saved because of the Court's decision today. But the battle to win the hearts and minds of the American people continues. In every state we must defend the right to life for not-yet-born girls and boys, and fight to protect vulnerable mothers from the greed and callousness of the abortion industry." This ruling comes seven weeks after a draft opinion was leaked, sparking violent protests and threats against the Justices. As a result, Congress passed legislation to provide protection to Supreme Court Justices and their families. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hot-springs-native-testifies-skyrocketing-energy-costs Hot Springs Native Testifies on Skyrocketing Energy Costs 2022-06-24 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) hosted a joint forum to hear from Americans across the country about how President Joe Biden's catastrophic energy policies are hurting their businesses and paychecks. Hot Springs native Greg Bates, owner and operator of Greg Bates Logging testified on the effects of skyrocketing energy costs on his business. "Gas prices affect daily life of Americans and small businesses across the country," Westerman said. "We are hearing stories of people who are nearly unable to afford their drive to work. Rolling blackouts have been projected across huge areas of the country – for instance, the Midwestern energy grid is short the power needed for 3.7 million homes...Unless there is a major shift, I fear the situation will just keep getting worse. We are here today to hear from our constituents about the challenges they are facing due to this crisis. Congress should be talking about real solutions every day until our constituents see some relief, and that is what we intend to do." "During the entire year of 2021, we spent $74,000 in fuel for the equipment and the trucks," Bates said. "This year from January to June 16, we have already spent $125,000 in fuel and we are only halfway through the year. So instead of spending $6,175 a week in fuel, we are now having to spend $14,650 a week. That is an increase of 59 percent in fuel cost. The logger has no way to pass this cost on to anyone, and we have no way to recuperate this loss. We are at the mercy of the mills and what rates they are paying. During the Covid-19 pandemic, when the sawmills were making record profits due to the increased price of lumber, the Arkansas logger did not see a penny increase in the rate for the wood harvested." Watch the full forum here. Background The panel of Republican members invited witnesses from their districts to testify during the forum. Greg Bates, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-push-demand-doj-action-following-extreme-violence-pro Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches 2022-06-24 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04) and other Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding the Department of Justice take action to protect Americans from the meteoric rise of violent attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and churches. "The DOJ must do their job and protect the innocent Americans that are continually threatened by far-left extremists," said Rep. Westerman. "Free speech is a core tenant of our democracy, and it must be guarded in all circumstances, no matter one's political affiliation. To refuse to defend pro-life organizations and individuals would be a severe dereliction of AG Garland's duty and a threat to the integrity of the DOJ." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-reacts-reversal-roe-v-wade Westerman Reacts to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade 2022-06-24 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - In reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement: "I am ecstatic to see the U.S. Supreme Court today rectify its 1973 decision by reversing Roe v. Wade and sending the issue of abortion back to the States," said Rep. Westerman. "Life is a right. Abortion is not. Our system of government is not based on unelected judges creating a right that doesn’t exist in the Constitution. A new day has dawned in America, and many innocent lives will be saved in the years to come. Make no mistake, we must help struggling women and ensure they have every resource they need throughout and after pregnancy. Women will always have choices. As many as two million U.S. families are looking to adopt at any given time, while roughly 700,000 abortions are performed each year. Each of these precious lives could have a family ready and willing to provide a loving home. I look forward to a day when all Americans reject the horrors of abortion in their own states to ensure the right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for every child." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-scotus-ruling-on-ny-gun-restrictions Rep. Crawford Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on NY Gun Restrictions 2022-06-23 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on NY Gun Restrictions 6/23/2022 Washington — Today, the Supreme Court struck down a New York gun law and affirmed that the Second Amendment of our Constitution means what it says, that 'the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." New York's law required law-abiding individuals to get government permission to exercise their constitutional rights. But SCOTUS ruled that such a law is an affront to the very purpose of our Bill of Rights, which is to impose limits to government's power over the American people. "Today's decision was also important because New York's law, in practice, had blocked this constitutional right for most law-abiding citizens, while the wealthy and politically-connected were able to secure the government's permission. The Court rightly struck down this regulatory regime that treated ‘regular' Americans as inferior to the ‘ruling class'," said Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01). Rep. Crawford also joined more than 100 of his colleagues in an amicus brief to the Court, articulating why New York's law was unconstitutional. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-coalition-leads-effort-save-americas-iconic-sequoias Bipartisan Coalition Leads Effort to Save America's Iconic Sequoias 2022-06-23 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Washington - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), U.S. Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), David Valadao (R-Calif.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) and 23 other members in introducing H.R. 8168, the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act. "It's no secret that I'm passionate about conserving trees, particularly when it comes to national treasures like our Giant Sequoias," Westerman said. "The fact that the federal government has sat on its hands and let wildfires burn hotter and stronger every year is a travesty, and now these fires are threatening to turn whole Sequoia groves into ash. I refuse to let ours be the generation that allows these trees to perish forever when they've already survived thousands upon thousands of years. We've traveled to the Sequoia groves and talked to the federal, state, tribal and local land managers who oversee them, and every person on the ground shared just how important it is for Congress to take swift, comprehensive action. The strong bipartisan support we've already received for the Save Our Sequoias Act is just the beginning. We have a responsibility to manage these iconic resources, protecting them from catastrophic wildfires and other natural disasters and allowing them to thrive. It's not every day that you see such powerful support on both sides of the aisle for a bill here in D.C., and I'm proud to be leading this legislation alongside my California colleagues." "Nearly 20 percent of all Giant Sequoias have been destroyed due to catastrophic wildfires resulting from policies and regulations that discourage proper forest management," McCarthy said. "Earlier this year, I led a bipartisan group of my colleagues to witness the devastation firsthand – which only reinforced the immediate need for action. The Save Our Sequoias Act will address this problem by providing emergency authorities and resources to better maintain and prioriti… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-ag-committee-introduce-reversal-regulatory-burdens-and Westerman, Ag Committee Introduce Reversal of Regulatory Burdens and Reduction of Farm Input Costs 2022-06-17 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - This week, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), introduced H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across the country. Congressmen Westerman and Thompson were joined by more than 19 original cosponsors, including Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, Dan Newhouse. Following the introduction of the bill, the members released the following statement: "Contrary to what my friends across the aisle might think, the answer to every problem is not always to impose the weight of the government on the economy and businesses," said Rep. Westerman. "This bill combats the growing food crisis by cutting harmful regulatory burdens, addressing farm input costs, and providing certainty for farmers and producers. Rather than attacking private industry, we will give American farmers the tools they need to provide immediate relief to families here in the United States and abroad." "The U.S. and the world face a disrupted global food system resulting in increased energy prices, fertilizer cost spikes and shortages, and worsening food scarcities in developing countries," said Rep. Thompson. "We’re in a crisis moment, and we need concrete, immediate policy actions to help mitigate impacts both at home and abroad. American agriculture, if given the right tools and regulatory confidence, can serve a vital role in alleviating global food instability and mitigating costs for consumers. Despite these circumstances, the Biden Administration has neglected to take serious action to increase American production. In fact, since the war in Ukraine began, the Administration has continued to take nonsensical regulatory and policy actions that have created needless uncertainty for farmers, ranchers, and wor… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-colleagues-demand-justice-department-investigate-domestic Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations 2022-06-17 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Scott Franklin (FL-15), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Mike Johnson (LA-04) sent a letter with more than 120 colleagues demanding the Department of Justice investigate recent attacks against several Pro-Life organizations as instances of domestic terrorism. In the last two months, there have been at least 15 documented terrorist attacks against Pro-Life organizations. These attacks included incidences of vandalism, destruction of property, and even firebombing. In addition to these attacks, police recently arrested a California man for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home. Each of these crimes followed the egregious leak of the draft Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Supreme Court opinion and were clearly politically motivated. In response, the cosigners demand the attacks be investigated as instances of domestic terrorism as defined in federal law. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-works-on-solutions-to-lower-farm-input-costs Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs 2022-06-16 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs 6/16/2022 Washington — Yesterday, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined several of his colleagues in introducing H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill would reverse regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production as well as increase access to chemicals needed to produce fertilizer. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/06/2Z0A1083-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1758"/> "Farmers already know it's in their best interest to keep their land healthy and sustainable for years to come. They don't need the government telling them how to farm," said Rep. Crawford. "We must also address higher input costs such as fertilizer and especially fuel, which are critical in not just farming and harvesting, but in getting goods to market." This week, Rep. Crawford and colleagues also sent a letter to President Biden addressing the many concerns they have regarding energy and fertilizer costs for farmers as well as the barriers the administration has created for agriculture producers with regulations that further increase farmers' costs. In the letter, the lawmakers called on Biden to: Address farm input costs, including energy and fertilizer costs, that have been exacerbated by inflation. Stop proposed WOTUS changes that create uncertainty for farmers, ranchers, and landowners. Refocus the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on sound science, instead of negatively impacting the ability of producers to access crop protection tools. End onerous climate rules that particularly hurt small farmers who lack the time and resources to comply. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-may-inflation-report Rep. Crawford Responds to May Inflation Report 2022-06-10 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to May Inflation Report 6/10/2022 Washington — Today, the Consumer Price Index for May reported that consumer prices are up 8.6% from last year. Which makes this the highest rate since December 1981. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement in response to the latest inflation reports: "The American people didn't need another government report to know that the Biden economy continues to steal their wealth. They feel it every day. Middle class families are suffering more each month. This report comes the morning after Speaker Pelosi spent millions on a highly produced, prime-time TV special about Donald Trump. House Democrats are out of touch with the real concerns of the American people and should stop by a gas station or supermarket, and see for themselves what their policies have wrought. It's time the President and Speaker end their war on home-grown energy production, and rein in their runaway government spending." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-democrat-dog-and-pony-show Rep. Crawford Responds to Democrat Dog and Pony Show 2022-06-09 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to Democrat Dog and Pony Show 6/9/2022 Washington — Tonight, House Democrats will unveil a response to soaring inflation and violent crime, with a TV show about Donald Trump. With gas prices exceeding an average of $5 per gallon nationally for the first time in U.S. history, and violent crime and homicide rates rising, House Democrats will finally respond to these crises, by continuing their hallucination that the bigger threat is a former president who no longer sits in the Oval Office. This kangaroo court's TV special is being produced by a partisan television executive and stars a ‘jury' that Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hand-selected. "As prices have exploded for food, gas, housing, new and used cars, and utilities since President Biden took office, Democrats have been focused on everything other than the needs of the American people," said Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01). "This prime-time campaign event will not help working families make ends meet. Its only goal is to motivate Democrats' extremist base and demonize Trump voters." Gas prices averaged $2.39 per gallon on the day President Biden was inaugurated. Their doubling during his tenure is delivering a crushing blow to working families and small businesses. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/five-fourth-district-students-appointed-service-academies Five Fourth District Students Appointed to Service Academies 2022-06-08 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Five Fourth District students received appoints to the U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2026. This weekend, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) hosted a sendoff for three students and their families at the Hot Springs District Office. Rep. Westerman released the following statement: "I am immensely proud of these students and their drive to serve their country," said Rep. Westerman. "It was an honor to be a part of their acceptance to these academies and I look forward to watching their careers. I am confident these young men and women will represent Arkansas well!" Full list of academy appointments: United States Military Academy - Johnathan Walker, Watson Chapel High School United States Naval Academy - Abigail Nance, Acorn High School United States Naval Academy - Sean Carnal, Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, PA* United States Air Force Academy - Carson Williams, Fordyce High School United States Air Force Academy - Adrian Post, Ozark High School Background *Students with parents on active duty in the military with permanent residence on record in Arkansas' Fourth District may apply for nomination. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-cosponsors-school-safety-and-mental-health-legislation Westerman Cosponsors School Safety and Mental Health Legislation 2022-06-08 2022 2022-06 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR) joined Richard Hudson (R-NC) to introduce the STOP II, Secure Every School and Protect our Nation’s Children Act. This legislation builds on the STOP School Violence Act, signed into law in 2018, to authorize $1 billion for school resource officers, $1 billion for mental health guidance counselors, and $5 billion for hardening schools, providing active shooter training, and ensuring that law enforcement, school officials, and students know how to intervene before a student reaches a breaking point. The $7 billion legislation is fully paid for with already approved, but unused COVID-19 funds. “I joined Rep. Hudson to introduce STOP II, the Secure Every School and Protect our Nation’s Children Act, to provide states the resources they need to address mental health concerns and strengthen school security," said Rep. Westerman. "The legislation put forward this week by my friends across the aisle is an emotionally charged band-aid that will do little to protect Americans or make schools safer. Preventing gun violence is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Through this bill, we will empower communities to devote resources to the areas where they see need, instead of imposing the weight of the federal government on law abiding citizens who would never engage in violence.” "As a dad of a child in elementary school, I want to do everything possible to protect children in schools. Instead of gun control that threatens the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, this legislation is targeted to make schools safer, improve mental health, and save lives," said Rep. Hudson. "Many are saying 'do something.' I say let's do something that matters. The STOP II Act will actually prevent school shootings and is one of numerous solutions by House Republicans to address the problems we face." In addition to $7 billion to fund school resources officers and mental health guidance counselors, STOP II, Secure Every School and Protect our Nation’s Children Act closes loophol… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-prescription-drug-pricing-bill-reintroduced-house Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Reintroduced in House 2022-05-20 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee reintroduced the Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs (PRICED) Act to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for Americans across the nation. The bicameral PRICED Act, the first version of which was introduced in the Senate in 2016 by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and the late John McCain (R-AZ), addresses increasing drug prices by reducing drug manufactures’ exclusivity periods for biologics from twelve years to five years. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-s-legislation-to-create-office-of-bombing-prevention-passes-house Rep. Crawford’s Legislation to Create Office of Bombing Prevention Passes House 2022-05-18 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford's Legislation to Create Office of Bombing Prevention Passes House 5/18/2022 Washington — Last night, the Bombing Prevention Act of 2022 passed the House 388-26. The legislation was introduced by Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01), a second generation bomb technician alongside Rep. Malinowski (NJ-07). H.R. 6873 would establish the Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) within the Department of Homeland Security to address terrorist explosive threats. By providing OBP with statuary authority, the office would be able to: Provide critical training, guidance, assessments, and planning assistance to Federal, State, local, private sector, and other entities who are on the front lines facing these threats on a daily basis. Facilitate counter explosives information sharing and incident support and support security of explosives and explosive precursor chemicals outside of regulatory control. Coordinate the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to counter the use of explosives and explosive devices while providing oversight of the Department's efforts, including preparedness, funding and operational requirements, for explosives threats. The passage of this legislation comes at a time when explosive threats and political violence are on the rise. In fact, the U.S. saw a 71 percent increase in domestic bombings in 2020, with over 15,000 total explosive-related threats and incidents per year, most of which at the hands of terrorist activity. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-18-at-9.51.18-AM-1024x640.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1726"/> Click Here to watch. Rep. Crawford's prepared remarks are below. I rise today in support of H.R. 6873, the Bombing Prevention Act of 2022. I am thrilled to see this bill come to the House floor for consideration. As a former Army EOD Technician, I know how critical it is for our military to be adequately equipped on the front … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/fourth-district-veteran-receives-congressional-gold-medal Fourth District Veteran Receives Congressional Gold Medal 2022-05-18 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) attended the Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony for Mr. Bobby Gene “Bob” Ross, a World War II United States Merchant Marine Veteran, in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Westerman issued the following statement: "Mr. Ross is a shining example of the American Spirit," said Rep. Westerman. "His decision to serve our country in one of its greatest times of need, at the tender age of 14, is inspirational and extraordinary. Mr. Ross is a true patriot and I am proud to see him honored today for his courageous service." Mr. Bob Ross joined the Merchant Marines in 1942, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He served in the South Pacific and Atlantic, where he earned the South Pacific Victory Medal, the Pacific War Zone Bar, and the Atlantic War Zone Bar. Mr. Ross will celebrate his 94th birthday in June. Background The U.S. Merchant Marines serve in times of peace and war to serve America's maritime transportation and defense needs. The Merchant Marines suffered the highest rate of casualties of any service branch in WWII, with one in twenty six mariners dying in the line of duty. About 12,000 members were injured or taken prisoner. Merchant Mariners did not receive Veteran status until 1988 ,and until today, never received national recognition through a Congressional Gold Medal. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-praises-long-awaited-disaster-aid-relief-to-farmers Rep. Crawford Praises Long-awaited Disaster Aid Relief to Farmers 2022-05-17 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Praises Long-awaited Disaster Aid Relief to Farmers 5/17/2022 Jonesboro — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments from an allotment of approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency's (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop yield and value losses. This announcement comes after Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture in April requesting an immediate update on USDA's plans to implement disaster assistance enacted into law last Fall. In June 2021, Arkansas farmers suffered catastrophic losses due to significant flooding in the Southeast region of the state. Financial assistance appeared to be on the horizon with the passage of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43), which included $6.28 billion for USDA's Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+), in September 2021. Along with the aid, the legislation also required USDA to submit a report to Congress no later than January 28, 2022, outlining the type, amount, and method of assistance by state and territory. "I'm relieved that USDA finally announced intentions to distribute this much needed assistance to agriculture producers. Our farmers are facing multiple challenges, including rising input costs and unforeseen disasters. American farmers deserve certainty as they continue their role in feeding and clothing the world, which is critical at a time when threats of food shortages loom," said Rep. Crawford. Lists of 2020 and 2021 drought counties eligible for ERP is available on the emergency relief website. Full ERP payment calculation factor tables are available on the emergency relief website and in the program fact sheet. Farmers are encouraged to reac… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/crawford-hosts-annual-bomb-tech-event Crawford Hosts Annual Bomb Tech Event 2022-05-12 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Crawford Hosts Annual Bomb Tech Event 5/12/2022 sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/05/eod-day-on-the-hill-70-1024x683-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1690"/> sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/05/eod-day-on-the-hill-60-1024x683-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1691"/> Washington — Last night, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) hosted his annual Explosive Ordinance Disposal Day on the Hill after a 2 year hiatus due to the House of Representatives' COVID-19 protocol. This year, the event was held during National Law Enforcement Week, and many local and state officers and the U.S. Capitol Police Bomb Squad joined. Also in attendance were bomb technicians from all branches of the military as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Bombing Prevention, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Rep. Crawford is a co-founder of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Caucus. As a second-generation bomb tech himself, he now has an opportunity as a member of Congress to raise awareness of the work that bomb squads do to keep our communities safe from explosives. "It's an honor to host this event once again and to be back together as a joint EOD Community," Rep. Crawford said. "EOD Day on the Hill is a chance to formally recognize the heroic service men and women serving our nation while raising awareness of the importance of explosive disposal among Congress." ####### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-demands-answers-to-baby-formula-shortage Rep. Crawford Demands Answers to Baby Formula Shortage 2022-05-12 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Demands Answers to Baby Formula Shortage 5/12/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined several of his colleagues in demanding answers from President Biden and FDA Commissioner Califf about their plans to address the national shortage of baby formula. This month, the out of stock rate for baby formula shot up to 40%. This is a major concern to families across the nation whose babies are reliant on formula to meet their nutritional needs. The FDA estimates that around 67% of babies are fed at least partially through a formula diet. "As working families continue to struggle with gas prices and rising inflation, parents of young children now must face bare shelves when shopping for their baby formula. For many babies, formula is the only option due to dietary restrictions or health-related complications. This matter needs to be addressed with urgency and Americans deserve to know that there is a real solution forthcoming," said Rep. Crawford. The baby formula shortage started to emerge in February, but the Biden Administration seems to have been caught off guard and only started making its resolution a priority in the last week. Causes of the nation-wide shortage have been attributed to multiple issues, including a major plant being shut down in Sturgis, MI for potential health risks, as well as supply chain problems in the aftermath of COVID-19 mandated business closures. Parents had already been reeling from the soaring inflation that has wreaked havoc on family budgets. ####### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-we-must-stop-china-from-lying-stealing-and-cheating-its-way-to-the-top Rep. Crawford: We Must Stop China from Lying, Stealing, and Cheating its Way to the Top 2022-05-12 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford: We Must Stop China from Lying, Stealing, and Cheating its Way to the Top 5/12/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered remarks before the Senate Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act. sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-12-at-2.03.14-PM-edited.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1698"/> Click here to watch. Rep. Crawford's prepared remarks are below. Like my colleagues here today, I am eager to get to work on this pivotal legislation. The United States is at a crossroads, facing true Great Power Competition for the first time since the Cold War, with an adversary willing to push all limits to gain the upper hand. It is imperative that we equip American industry to compete with China, and both Chambers have presented ideas that work toward this goal. However, in many ways the legislation before the Conference has turned into a partisan catch-all, littered with policies that are redundant, unproductive, and not germane. My colleagues and I on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are concerned about the 4 billion dollar authorization in the COMPETES Act for a new EDA pilot program. Not only is this 10 times the EDA's standard appropriations, it waves the cost share typically required, eliminating the skin in the game for recipients. The authorized activities may be reasonable, but they are largely duplicative, and additional application requirements could add unnecessary burdens on recipients. Also being considered is the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. I am a cosponsor of H.R. 4996, and I've supported the legislation 3 times in the House. I agree Congress must address the ongoing cargo backups and delays that are crippling the supply chain and the Federal Maritime Commission's enforcement authority. However, adding policies that the House and Senate have addressed multiple times already, slows down our abili… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-latest-inflation-report-0 Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Inflation Report 2022-05-11 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Inflation Report 5/11/2022 Washington — Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its April Consumer Price Index which reported that consumer prices are up 8.3% from last year. Under President Biden, Americans are continuing to suffer under excruciating inflation. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement in response to the latest inflation reports: "Americans have seen the buying power of their wages plunge significantly all while inflation recks havoc on our supply chain and makes essential goods such as baby formula nearly impossible to obtain. Bidenflation hurts working families the most and has prevented them from ever getting back their financial footing after the pandemic." Rep. Crawford continued,"President Biden promised measured and competent leadership to get us past the pandemic but instead Americans got record-breaking gas prices, skyrocketing inflation, and bare grocery store shelves, it's clear this administration is living in a different reality than the rest of us." ###### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-crawford-and-keller-introduce-resolution-to-recognize-national-correctional-officers-week Reps. Crawford and Keller Introduce Resolution to Recognize National Correctional Officers Week 2022-05-06 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Reps. Crawford and Keller Introduce Resolution to Recognize National Correctional Officers Week 5/6/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Representative Fred Keller (PA-12) along with nine of their colleagues from the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, introduced a House Resolution which would formally recognize May 1-7th, 2022, as National Correctional Officers Week. Correctional Officers are vital in providing a safe and secure environment for those carrying out a prison sentence, the upholding of public safety, the supporting of programs for treatment and rehabilitation, and the adherence to criminal justice. "Our nation's correctional officers are a crucial part of law enforcement and keeping folks safe. At a time where crime is rising and the defund the police movement is mobilized, I stand in support of all officers so they can properly enforce our laws and work to rehabilitate inmates. This week and every week, we honor their service to our communities," said Rep. Crawford. "The federal Bureau of Prisons faces many challenges, but correctional officers go to work every day and get the job done. As the Chair of the Congressional Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, I have had the opportunity to meet many of these men and women and each one exemplifies service and sacrifice. They are true heroes, and it is an honor to recognize National Correctional Officers Week and the important work correctional officers do to keep our federal prisons and communities safe," said Rep. Keller. ####### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-letter-demanding-answers-dhs-disinformation-governance Westerman Joins Letter Demanding Answers on DHS ‘Disinformation Governance Board’ 2022-05-06 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and more than 170 Republican colleagues sent a letter led by Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15) to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the establishment of its Disinformation Governance Board. In their letter, the signatories outlined three primary concerns with creation of the Board. First, they expressed ethical concerns about an organization charged with securing the homeland engaging in activities that could impact speech. Second, the members pointed out Department is overstepping its authority as a domestically focused organization by creating a board that would distract from its existing missions—especially during the ongoing border crisis. Third, the members highlighted their alarm with the appointment of Nina Jankowicz, a self-proclaimed “internationally-recognized expert on disinformation” to head up the board. [1] They expressed concern with Ms. Jankowicz’s questionable judgment on matters of disinformation and freedom of speech. [2] For these reasons, the signatories requested DHS to respond to the following questions thirty days from the date of receipt of this letter. Under what legal authority is DHS creating this Disinformation Governance Board? What is the Board’s specific directive and mission? What authorities will it have under the Department? How does this Board help DHS protect the homeland from threats? Why is DHS putting valuable resources toward a mission that it appears to have no equity in when there is an ongoing crisis at our southern border? Why was Ms. Jankowicz chosen to head this Board? Who were the other candidates considered for this position? What qualifications and vetting procedures did the Department utilize when determining who would head up the Disinformation Governance Board? "Secretary Mayorkas should be ashamed of his blatant attempt to undermine our Constitution while ignoring his responsibility to keep Americans safe by securing … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-steel-caucus-vice-chairman-crawford-responds-to-atlas-tube-announcement Congressional Steel Caucus Vice-Chairman Crawford Responds to Atlas Tube Announcement 2022-05-05 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Congressional Steel Caucus Vice-Chairman Crawford Responds to Atlas Tube Announcement 5/5/2022 Jonesboro — Atlas Tube, a Chicago based company, announced they will open a new electric resistance welding steel mill in Blytheville, AR. This is the company's second mill in the city and will double their Blytheville workforce. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01), Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, released the following statement in response to this significant announcement: "Northeast Arkansas has rolled out the welcome mat for another great steel investment," said Rep. Crawford. "With a talented workforce and a thriving steel industry, it's no secret why Mississippi County is poised to become the largest steel-producing county in the nation. I'm happy to see yet another great addition to the thriving steel industry in Arkansas." Rep. Crawford is the current Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, on which he has served since 2017. During his time in congress, Rep. Crawford has testified in front of the International Trade Commission denouncing the dumping of steel by countries like Russia, while also advocating for a regulatory environment in which American steel can flourish and be a global market leader. ####### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-condemns-unprecedented-attack-on-scotus-confidentiality-repeats-calls-for-roe-to-be-overruled Rep. Crawford condemns unprecedented attack on SCOTUS confidentiality, repeats calls for Roe to be overruled 2022-05-03 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) reacted to media reports of an apparently legitimate early draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, which created a never-before-seen right to abortion in the Constitution. The alleged leak of a draft opinion is an unprecedented breach of court secrecy. "As a consistently pro-Life American, I have long called for overturning Roe v. Wade, an egregious case of Justices making laws rather than interpreting the laws written by our democratically-elected Representatives. Overturning Roe would return abortion issues to our democratic process and restore the genius of the framework outlined in our Constitution," Crawford said. "It would also save countless babies' lives." Crawford also strongly denounced the apparent leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion. "This disgraceful and possibly illegal breach of Supreme Court secrecy is a sad sign of the scorched-earth campaign by radical Leftists to undermine our Constitution and its carefully crafted separation of powers. All Americans must reject this frontal assault on our Constitution and bring those responsible to justice." #### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-announces-winners-2022-congressional-art-competition Westerman Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional Art Competition 2022-05-03 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper This week, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced the Fourth District’s winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. First place winner Dominique Palucis’ work, titled " Genuine," will be displayed in the main hallway between the Cannon House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol for the upcoming year. "Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition," said Rep. Westerman. "I was thoroughly impressed with the remarkable talent of our Fourth District students and their dedication to honing their creative skills. All the applicants should be very proud of their accomplishments and continue to pursue their passion for art. Miss Palucis’ work will represent the Fourth District well as Members of Congress, staff, and visitors walk to and from the U.S. Capitol.” Each spring, a nationwide high school visual art competition is sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of our nation's youth, including those in the Fourth Congressional District. Winners are chosen by a panel of five judges from the following categories: design/composition, skill/technique, and overall execution. The winners are as follows: 1st Place: “Genuine” by Dominique Palucis of County Line High School 2nd Place: “Wrapped Up Together” by Makayla Hampton of Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts 3rd Place: “Carrie Mae Weems” by Kimberly Bright of Woodlawn High School 4th Place: “Tuned Out” by McKenzie Smith of Arkansas High School 5th Place (Tied): “Never Forget” by Finley McDaniel of Murfreesboro High School “Fake” by Jamiyah Arnet of Arkansas High School 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/arkansas-congressman-calls-out-samantha-power-on-odd-weekend-fertilizer-comments Arkansas Congressman calls out Samantha Power on odd weekend fertilizer comments 2022-05-02 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Arkansas Congressman calls out Samantha Power on odd weekend fertilizer comments "The Biden Administration's lack of concern for, and attention to, rural America rears its head yet again," he says 5/2/2022 Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) noted that odd remarks made yesterday by USAID Administrator Samantha Power, concerning a serious fertilizer crisis impacting US farmers, was merely the latest example of the Biden Administration's poor understanding of the US agriculture sector that feeds and clothes America and the world. Power, interviewed on ABC News' This Week by former Clinton senior advisor George Stephanopoulos, correctly noted that Russia's war on Ukraine is exacerbating the fertilizer supply shortage, but her comments then ran off the rails. "The Biden Administration's runaway inflation, and its war on domestic energy production, have harmed all Americans, but particularly those in rural America," Crawford said. "For us, soaring fertilizer prices and reduced supplies hurt not only at the grocery store, but endanger farmers' incomes and crop production, leading to the food shortages now emerging." Power suggested farmers would eventually "transition" to "natural solutions like manure and compost" to solve the fertilizer crisis, seemingly unaware that those sources are already extensively deployed, in conjunction with chemical fertilizers and other crop nutrition technologies, with each playing roles based on crop choice and other factors. USAID reports that "the world will have to double its current food production" by 2050 to meet its food needs. Yet the Biden Administration overregulates the agriculture sector, pushes a Green New Deal that foresees eliminating cows due to "bovine flatulence," announced a "Meatless Mondays" campaign when Biden was Vice President, and has dragged its feet on the quickest way to provide relief to America's farmers, which would be to lift tariffs on fertili… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-statement-bidens-truth-ministry Westerman Statement on Biden's Truth Ministry 2022-05-02 2022 2022-05 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - In response to President Joe Biden's creation of the Disinformation Governance Board (DGB) within the Department of Homeland Security, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement: "President Biden’s Disinformation Governance Board should gravely concern every free speech loving American," said Rep. Westerman. "Such a board has every possibility of corruption and exploitation, and I fear it’s only a matter of time before it’s weaponized against any Administration’s political opponents. Biden’s misinformation 'experts' are humans, fully capable of bias and dishonesty, as seen in the Board’s Executive Director Nina Jankowicz, who has already been exposed for extreme political bias. I expect further investigation would find similar problems with every member of such a board, not because they are inherently unethical, but because they are human. I call for the immediate disbandment of this “Truth Ministry.” Americans will not stand for the erosion of their Constitutional rights in the name of fighting misinformation. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should focus more on securing our southern border than undermining our Constitution." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-bipartisan-resolution-declaring-april-second-chance Westerman Joins Bipartisan Resolution Declaring April as Second Chance Month 2022-04-29 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper This week, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), David Trone (D-MD), and Don Bacon (R-NE) alongside U.S Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Rob Portman (R-OH) reintroduced the bicameral Second Chance Month Resolution. The members released the following statements: “Second Chance Month plays an important role in raising awareness of the difficulty previously incarcerated individuals, who have paid their debt to society, experience re-entering society,” said Congressman Westerman. “We must recognize the intrinsic value and dignity of these individuals, as we look to break down the stigmas attached to incarceration. Everyone deserves a second chance. Opportunity after incineration is vital to breaking the cycle of crime and reducing recidivism. I am honored to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in this effort to acknowledge the dignity of every human being and honor the desire of reformed individuals who hope to become contributing members of society." “Throughout my career – from the State Assembly to the LA City Council and now in Congress – I have made it a priority to fix our broken criminal justice system,” said Congressman Cárdenas. “For too long, we have relied on an antiquated criminal justice model that prioritizes wasteful incarceration over efficient, effective rehabilitation. People have already paid for their crimes and should not continue to be punished by over 44,000 legal and social barriers that prevent them from resuming their lives as free citizens. America is a land of opportunity, and that opportunity should be available to those who have paid their debt to society. Everyone deserves to live in a world where you can change for the better, and where your future is not defined by a single mistake. That is the world I am fighting for every day.” “With this resolution, we’re addressing the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals and helping Americans give back to their communities in a meaningful way. It's clear that the American justice system… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-introduces-expansion-dyslexia-accommodation Westerman Introduces Expansion of Dyslexia Accommodation 2022-04-28 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Yesterday, Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Co-Chair of the House Dyslexia Caucus, introduced the bipartisan 21st Century Dyslexia Act to reclassify dyslexia within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The members released the following statement: "By reclassifying dyslexia as its own, stand-alone category within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, this bill will ensure those who suffer from the learning disability will receive proper care and accommodation to ensure a fruitful education," said Rep. Westerman (AR-04). "As the husband of a teacher, I understand how integral reading is as a building block of a successful future. Our school system must provide proper tools to help our children overcome the challenges of this common learning disability, which starts by reclassifying the disability to ensure maximum accommodation.” “Students with dyslexia deserve to receive the support and resources they need to thrive and succeed in school,” said Rep Brownley (D-CA), co-chair of the House Dyslexia Caucus. “By reclassifying dyslexia as its own category within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, this legislation raises the much needed awareness of the most common learning disability among American students and provides the proper accommodations and services for students with dyslexia. As the mother of a child who struggled with dyslexia when she was in school, I know all too well of the daily challenges that individuals with dyslexia face. That is why I am proud to continue working with Congressman Westerman and my colleagues of the Congressional Dyslexia Caucus to ensure that all individuals living with dyslexia have the tools they need to live up to their fullest potential.” “My family has dealt with dyslexia firsthand, but many children in America are not lucky enough to be diagnosed at an early age or often at all,” said Rep. Palazzo (R-MS). “The 21st Century Dyslexia Act will be a step towards ensuring Dyslexia is classified and defined more clearly, therefore lea… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-wenstrup-joyce-announce-republican-health-care-agenda Westerman, Wenstrup, Joyce Announce Republican Health Care Agenda 2022-04-28 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (R-OH), and John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), leaders of the Republican Healthy Future Task Force Subcommittee on Treatments, announced the GOP's agenda to lower drug costs and supercharge the availability and development of life-saving cures and devices. Rep. Bruce Westerman released the following statement: "I am greatly looking forward to working with my colleagues to create legislation that will directly address the issues that have long troubled the American health care system," said Rep. Westerman. "If we have learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that health care cannot be met with a 'one-size-fits-all' solution from the government. We must empower and work with the private sector to ensure patients are met with cures, not red tape." The Treatments subcommittee will develop legislation to: Lower drug costs for Americans Unleash new, innovative medicines, devices, and diagnostics for patients Promote American made medicines The full agenda can be found here. Background The Healthy Future Task Force was created by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to develop solutions to empower patients, lower costs, and expand choices and treatments for a healthier America. Today, the subcommittee was joined by the leaders of the Healthy Future Task Force, Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY), to participate in a roundtable discussion on the innovative treatment solutions with key stakeholders and patient advocates. Sue Peschin, President and CEO of Alliance for Aging Research, Former Rep. Erik Paulsen, Chair of Institute for Gene Therapies, and Khrystal K. Davis, JD, Founding President of Texas Rare Alliance joined the Congressmen in the roundtable. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-letter-urging-army-corps-engineers-prioritize-funding Westerman Joins Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers to Prioritize Funding for MKARNS Deepening 2022-04-27 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) joined a letter led by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to prioritize and commit additional funding to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Reps. Kevin Hern (OK-01), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Tom Cole (OK-04), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), and Steve Womack (AR-03) joined Westerman and Inhofe in sending the letter. The lawmakers wrote: “The MKARNS, which opened as an official inland waterway system in 1971, originates at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and runs 445 miles through Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Mississippi River. Inland waterways barge transportation is the safest, most economical, and fuel-efficient way to move our nation's goods for use domestically and for export." They continued: “Continuing the deepening of the MKARNS would directly benefit the 56,000 jobs for surrounding farmers, manufacturers, and other producers who contribute over $8 billion in sales and nearly $300 million in state and local tax revenue as a result of the system's efficient operation.” The full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Director Young, Assistant Secretary Connor, and LTG Spellmon: We urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to prioritize and commit additional funding to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), including deepening, and operations and maintenance of the MKARNS in the allocation of additional funding provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. The MKARNS, which opened as an official inland waterway system in 1971, originates at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and runs 445 miles through Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Mississippi River. Inland waterways barge transportation is the safest, most economical, and fuel-efficient way … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-joins-letter-urging-army-corps-engineers-prioritize-funding-0 Westerman Joins Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers to Prioritize Funding for MKARNS Deepening 2022-04-27 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) joined a letter led by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK.) to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to prioritize and commit additional funding to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Reps. Kevin Hern (OK-01), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Tom Cole (OK-04), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), and Steve Womack (AR-03) joined Westerman and Inhofe in sending the letter. The lawmakers wrote: “The MKARNS, which opened as an official inland waterway system in 1971, originates at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and runs 445 miles through Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Mississippi River. Inland waterways barge transportation is the safest, most economical, and fuel-efficient way to move our nation's goods for use domestically and for export." They continued: “Continuing the deepening of the MKARNS would directly benefit the 56,000 jobs for surrounding farmers, manufacturers, and other producers who contribute over $8 billion in sales and nearly $300 million in state and local tax revenue as a result of the system's efficient operation.” The full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Director Young, Assistant Secretary Connor, and LTG Spellmon: We urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to prioritize and commit additional funding to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), including deepening, and operations and maintenance of the MKARNS in the allocation of additional funding provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. The MKARNS, which opened as an official inland waterway system in 1971, originates at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and runs 445 miles through Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Mississippi River. Inland waterways barge transportation is the safest, most economical, and fuel-efficient way to mov… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-s-statement-on-4-deaths-in-stone-county Rep. Crawford’s Statement on 4 Deaths in Stone County 2022-04-22 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford's Statement on 4 Deaths in Stone County 4/22/2022 Jonesboro — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after reports that 4 individuals were found dead in 2 different households in Stone County. "Stacy and I have been praying for the 4 lives lost in Stone County yesterday evening. I applaud the work of the Arkansas State Police in investigating this manner and trust that they will bring the victims' loved ones the answers they deserve," said Rep. Crawford. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-meets-with-lonoke-fish-farmers-about-lacey-act-provisions-within-china-legislation Rep. Crawford Meets with Lonoke Fish Farmers about Lacey Act Provisions within China Legislation 2022-04-14 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Meets with Lonoke Fish Farmers about Lacey Act Provisions within China Legislation 4/14/2022 sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/04/IMG_070269-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1640"/> Jonesboro — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) visited Lonoke County to meet with local fish farmers to discuss several provisions in the House COMPETES Act, a wide-ranging bill intended to address the challenges China presents to our economic and national security. The bill includes broad reforms to the Lacey Act, which currently empowers the U.S. government to keep wildlife from other countries out of the U.S. and allows states to choose for themselves what can be transported from one state to another. The proposed Lacey Act provisions would gut this federal-state balance, removing authority from states to self-determine what wildlife to prohibit. "I get asked all the time ‘what keeps you up at night?' and I always say, I stay awake at night worried I'm going to prison for unknowingly violating the Lacey Act," said Mr. Freeze, a fish farmer and owner of Keo Fish Farm in Lonoke. Last week, Rep. Crawford was selected to be on the bipartisan House team that will negotiate with their Senate counterparts to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the COMPETES Act. He met with local farmers to hear their concerns and talk strategy about how best to have the misguided Lacey Act provisions overhauled or stricken from the final version. "The proposed changes to the Lacey Act would endanger Arkansas' robust aquaculture industry, and I share the concerns of the state's fish farmers about these provisions," said Rep. Crawford. "I intend to bring the farmers' perspective from our conversations today into the upcoming negotiations over the COMPETES Act." While the new language for the Lacey Act is listed in the House version, it isn't included in the Senate version of the COMPETES … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-latest-inflation-numbers Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Inflation Numbers 2022-04-12 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to Latest Inflation Numbers 4/12/2022 Washington — Today, new inflation numbers were released and they are as bleak as expected. Prices continue to rise faster than wages, meaning once inflation is taken into account, Americans are worse off today than they were before President Joe Biden took office. Bidenflation is real and getting worse. Americans have not faced inflation this high since 1981. In fact, most Americans alive today have never lived under inflation this high. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement in response to the latest inflation reports: "Somehow, the experts were the last to know what my constituents understand all too well: the prices they pay at the gas station, supermarket, on new and used cars, and on their utility bills have been rising faster than their wages since Biden took office. The policies of President Biden and the Fed gave us these devastating inflation numbers, not Putin's lawless invasion." Rep. Crawford continued, "The quickest ways for Washington to slow inflation would be to stop flooding the market with new government spending and to end Democrats' war on fossil fuels, since higher fuel prices flow throughout the economy making everything more expensive. Otherwise, inflation will continue to erode the living standards of working families." ###### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-demands-answers-from-usda-on-disaster-relief-aid-for-farmers Rep. Crawford Demands Answers from USDA on Disaster Relief Aid for Farmers 2022-04-11 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Demands Answers from USDA on Disaster Relief Aid for Farmers 4/11/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, requesting an imminent update on USDA's plans to implement disaster assistance enacted into law last Fall. In June 2021, Arkansas farmers suffered catastrophic losses due to significant flooding in the Southeast region of the state. Financial assistance appeared to be on the horizon with the passage of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43), which included $6.28 billion for USDA's Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+), in September 2021. Along with the aid, the legislation also required USDA to submit a report to Congress no later than January 28th, 2022 outlining the type, amount, and method of assistance by state and territory. As of today, such a report hasn't been provided. USDA officials continue to state that farmers will see this money in the near future. Agriculture producers had been told the application process for this relief money would begin in March. In a Congressional hearing, Secretary Vilsack doubled down on this timeline and stated that farmers would likely see disaster payments in their bank accounts in March or April. "For months, this administration has assured the agriculture community and Congress that critical financial assistance for producers would be forthcoming. While USDA drags their feet, input costs and prices have put producers into an even more precarious situation. Farmers deserve certainty to ensure they do not face the second disaster of bankruptcy and that they are able to continue their work of feeding and clothing the world at a time when threats of food shortages loom," said Rep. Crawford. Full text of the letter can be found below: Dear Secretary Vilsack, I write to you after receiving much feedback from ag… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/westerman-concludes-western-caucus-tour-arkansas-fourth-district Westerman Concludes Western Caucus Tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District 2022-04-11 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Bruce Westerman W000821 westerman.house.gov westerman https://westerman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - On April 8 and 9, Vice Chair of the Western Caucus Bruce Westerman (AR-04) led a group of Western Caucus Members on a field tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District. The Western Caucus is a group of Congress Members from Western and rural states invested in policy that affects their constituencies. Congressman Bruce Westerman and Chairman of the Western Caucus Dan Newhouse released the following statements: “I was honored to have the opportunity to show so many members of Congress firsthand how Arkansans use our natural resources to their fullest potential,” said Vice Chair Westerman. “Through uniquely cooperative relationships with the National Forest Service and the National Park Service, Arkansas empowers a healthy economy and a healthy environment to the benefit of the community. In Arkansas, we prioritize the welfare of the land and the people above bureaucracy for the sake of bureaucracy. I am grateful to share Arkansas’ expertise with my colleagues to take back to their own districts.” “Field tours like this are truly invaluable to our work in Congress,” said Chairman Newhouse. “As we saw firsthand, Arkansas’ world-class forestry practices are a model for the rest of the country – particularly those of us in the West who are plagued by decades of mismanagement. We also saw how recreation opportunities, from Lake Ouachita to Hot Springs National Park, benefit local economies. Arkansas’ 4th district truly is a unique and beautiful part of the world, and I am grateful Rep. Westerman invited us to experience his home state.” The Western Caucus tour was attended by the following Members: Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Jay Obernolte (CA-8), Doug LaMalfa (CA-1), Cliff Bentz (OR-2), Michael Burgess (TX-26), and Russ Fulcher (ID-1). Members witnessed how Arkansan foresters work collaboratively with private landowners, industry, and the federal government to manage the nearly 19 million acres of forestland across the state. They toured a non-industrial private working fores… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-selected-as-conferee-for-china-legislation Rep. Crawford Selected as Conferee for China Legislation 2022-04-07 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Selected as Conferee for China Legislation 4/7/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) was named as a conferee for the COMPETES Act, which is legislation intended to strengthen American industrial capacity to push back against China's aggressive campaign both to steal our nation's industrial and scientific trade secrets, and to control global supply chains in key sectors of the economy. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the biggest geopolitical threat our country faces. It has monopolized supply chains, unleashed a pandemic that has cost us almost one million lives and devastated our economy, and continues to engage in industrial espionage and theft of our intellectual property. In China, it continues its massive military build-up, in part via US technological knowhow; and it carries out egregious human rights violations against religious minorities. Leader Kevin McCarthy has selected a strong group of Republican conferees who will work to produce bipartisan China legislation that is worthy of Congress' support. "The threat of the Chinese Communist Party is at our doorstep and we must be aggressive in our response to their malicious behavior. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work on this vital piece of legislation and to ensure that it protects our nation's agriculture and manufacturing sectors," said Rep. Crawford. Leader McCarthy added: "Countering the Chinese Communist threat is the single most pressing issue we can undertake in this Congress. We cannot continue to choose inaction or a weak approach if we want to secure a revitalization of our domestic manufacturing and bring those jobs back to the United States. This Congress cannot bend or bow to China's lobbying efforts. We need strong voices in this process who will put American interests above all else. I am confident these members will never waver in their commitment to only advance legislation that will help our national secur… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-says-president-not-faithfully-executing-immigration-laws Rep. Crawford Says President Not Faithfully Executing Immigration Laws 2022-04-04 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Says President Not Faithfully Executing Immigration Laws "We've never had a president this reckless" 4/4/2022 Washington — As President Biden prepares to cancel the last policy that restrained the Democrats' open borders extremism, Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) is pushing back. "President Biden should enforce our border and immigration laws, as he took an oath to do," Rep. Crawford said. "His refusal to faithfully execute our laws is unprecedented and dangerous. We've never had a president this reckless." The President is expected to end a COVID-era health restriction (Title 42) this month that enabled officers of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to quickly expel illegal entrants at our southern border. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration has eviscerated immigration enforcement within the nation and at the border, which has led to a record two million border encounters with illegal entrants in 2021. This latest open borders policy change is expected to cause another record influx, blowing past 2021's figure. "The removal of Title 42 at the border will increase the surge of illegal immigrants into our nation," Crawford continued, "a surge that will bring with it more drug smugglers and human traffickers. It's time the President acted in the best interest of Americans, rather than of the Democrat party." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/war-in-the-age-of-cyberattacks-and-social-media War in the age of cyberattacks and social media 2022-04-04 2022 2022-04 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper By Rick Crawford As the people of Ukraine valiantly resist the invasion of their country by Vladimir Putin's Russia, widespread ownership of cell phones with cameras, the internet, and other modern telecommunications are ushering in a new era of warfare, with the internet now a theater of war. This presents new challenges for, and requires fresh thinking from, U.S. policymakers. Cyberwarfare is raging between Russia and Ukraine. The combatant nations are hacking into each other's military, financial, utility, and information technology sectors. They use malware, ransomware, and attacks that completely wipe their adversaries' computers. What's more, experts have determined that even before their troops entered Ukraine, Russia was seeding some Ukrainian computers with silent viruses for later triggering. Ukraine itself cannot compete with the overwhelming hacking capabilities of Russia. This led to Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's unprecedented request for volunteer hackers across the globe to form an "IT Army" to target Russian military, government, and corporate targets. (It's worth noting that even "benevolent" hacking is largely illegal in many countries, including the United States.) The internet is also being used to raise money for the Ukrainian military, including via cybercurrency. Given the scope of the war, the millions of dollars raised is not likely to prove decisive, but it might lift the spirits of Ukrainian who learn of this outpouring from across the globe, and it allows people everywhere who want to express their outrage to do something more tangible than putting a Ukrainian flag on their social media accounts. Mobile phones cameras and social media apps present new threats, and opportunities, for combatant nations. The world is watching this war unfold in real-time, livestreamed on Twitter, TikTok, and other outlets. Reports of troop movements and casualties as they occur are now magnified as every civilian and soldier with a phone is akin to a multimedia reporter. But those… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-s-statement-on-fires-in-cotton-plant Rep. Crawford’s Statement on Fires in Cotton Plant 2022-03-30 2022 2022-03 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford's Statement on Fires in Cotton Plant 3/30/2022 Jonesboro — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after reports of several fires in Cotton Plant, AR which severely damaged the United Methodist Church. "My prayers are with the congregation and friends of the historic United Methodist Church in Cotton Plant, whose house of worship was lost Sunday night under very suspicious circumstances. I'm thankful that no one was injured. Local, state, and federal investigators are working together on the investigation, and I am confident they will determine the cause of this fire and if arson is confirmed, track down and prosecute anyone who may have committed such a disgraceful crime," said Rep. Crawford. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-statement-on-presidential-budget Rep. Crawford Statement on Presidential Budget 2022-03-28 2022 2022-03 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Statement on Presidential Budget 3/28/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after President Joe Biden released his long-delayed Presidential budget. "This budget outlines priorities that don't coincide with the reality most Americans face. Despite soaring inflation, record high gas prices, and President Biden predicting food shortages, he is still calling for trillions more in government spending to fund his climate hysteria and new social welfare programs. This new spending will make Bidenflation even worse. President Biden has dusted off the insincere, 'bipartisan unity' talking points while advocating for extreme, Left-wing policies that were not designed for unity and that ignore the needs of working families," said Rep. Crawford. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-introduces-legislation-to-require-amtrak-to-aim-to-make-a-profit Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Require Amtrak to Aim to Make a Profit 2022-03-25 2022 2022-03 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Require Amtrak to Aim to Make a Profit 3/25/2022 Washington — This week, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) introduced the Returning Amtrak to Economic Sustainability (RATES) Act along with six of his colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Over the past few years, Congress has given billions of dollars to Amtrak in the name of COVID-19 relief. Most recently, the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) allotted $66 billion over the next five years to railroads, with most of the money going directly to Amtrak. Despite significant investments by the taxpayers, Amtrak has never once had a profitable year and experienced historic losses of $1.67 billion in 2020 and $2 billion in 2021. In addition to the billions in funding, the IIJA nixed Amtrak's obligation to be profitable, changing the company's goals from making a profit and performing at a level that justifies public money to meeting the "intercity passenger rail needs of the U.S." and developing a "modern" passenger rail system. The RATES Act reverses this change by mandating that Amtrak be an "economically sustainable" passenger rail system and requiring Amtrak to ensure "route profitability proportional to the Federal share of investment." "In Congress, we are expected to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. If the federal government is allocating billions of dollars to a company that disproportionately serves coastal, metropolitan populations over rural America, at the very least we should require Amtrak to attempt to be economically sustainable. Concentrated expenses on failing urban transportation systems will only leave rural Americans further behind, investment in infrastructure should be widespread and meet the needs of all Americans," said Rep. Crawford. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-responds-to-ferc-reversal-on-natural-gas-certification-process Rep. Crawford Responds to FERC Reversal on Natural Gas Certification Process 2022-03-25 2022 2022-03 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Responds to FERC Reversal on Natural Gas Certification Process 3/25/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the withdrawal of last month's the natural gas policy statements. These statements were the first updates to the certification process for new interstate natural gas projects in over 20 years. "This reversal is a win for American energy. At a time in which fuel prices and demand are skyrocketing due to Green New Deal policies and conflict in Ukraine, we should be working to remove barriers for our nation's energy sector, not creating radical reforms. I'm glad FERC corrected this illogical error, and I call on them to work with energy producers to increase domestic production," said Rep. Crawford. ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-backs-russia-trade-sanctions-pledges-to-combat-fertilizer-costs Rep. Crawford: Backs Russia Trade Sanctions, Pledges to Combat Fertilizer Costs 2022-03-17 2022 2022-03 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford: Backs Russia Trade Sanctions, Pledges to Combat Fertilizer Costs 3/17/2022 sites/evo-subsites/crawford.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-18-at-8.19.05-AM-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1592"/> (Click here to watch Rep. Crawford's Floor Remarks) Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) voted to support H.R. 7108, Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act. The legislation increases tariffs on Russia imports, attempts to remove Russia from the WTO, and provides incentives for normalizing trade relations again when the aggression stops and Ukraine's sovereignty is secure. On the House floor, Rep. Crawford highlighted the issue of fertilizer imports and that taxes could potentially rise due to Russia's and Belarus's role as a major exporter of fertilizer. "While I strongly believe that this next round of sanctions will continue to hold Russia and Belarus accountable, we also cannot ignore soaring fertilizer costs already propelled by global supply chain issues," said Rep. Crawford. "Peace must be achieved by all available measures. I will turn my focus now to solutions to drive fertilizer costs back down. From temporarily or completely eliminating barriers for fertilizer trade from other nations, to input subsidies for our producers to offset input costs – we must be willing to put all available solutions on the table. I have always argued that food security is national security, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to alleviate fertilizer costs for our farmers in order to grow food for our shelves." ##### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z
https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-crawford-raises-reference-price-challenges-in-farm-bill-hearing Rep. Crawford Raises Reference Price Challenges in Farm Bill Hearing 2022-03-16 2022 2022-03 Republican House AR Eric A. "Rick" Crawford C001087 crawford.house.gov crawford https://crawford.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Robertson (Sara.Robertson2@mail.house.gov) Rep. Crawford Raises Reference Price Challenges in Farm Bill Hearing 3/16/2022 Washington — Today, Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) participated in the House Agriculture Committee hearing entitled, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change." Rep. Crawford raised the challenges caused by statutorily set reference prices as commodities, such as rice, experience declining prices and astronomical fuel, fertilizer and other input costs. "Rice is not projected to do very well over the next few years mainly because they don't benefit from the higher prices to offset all these high costs that you've mentioned. All I can say is the safety net that we have that was constructed with reference prices were put in place in the 2014 Farm Bill that were using from the 2012 time period is well out of date. We need to start thinking about ways that the reference price could be arched up to take some of the pressure off of producers," said Dr. Outlaw, co-Director of agriculture and Food Policy Center. "The current Farm Bill using reference price as a baseline from 2012 is obviously not adequate to meet the demands of input costs today as well as production costs. Would indexing be a good option in this scenario?" asked Rep. Crawford. "We've actually looked at indexing over the last ten years many different times and there are approaches that will work and offset some of the costs," responded Dr. Outlaw. "I understand that you can't index something based on a future projection it'd have to be probably be based on a 3 year history or a rolling average. But the fact that we can even have a conversation about the potential for indexing to address this shortfall is worth mentioning," said Rep. Crawford. This exchange highlights the need to revisit current reference price policy. Commodity price protection – Price Loss Coverage or Agricultural Risk Coverage – is based on a price set in law, known as a … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z

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