Representative Rick Crawford, Republican from Arkansas

Rick Crawford

Representative Rick Crawford

Rick Crawford, a former Army bomb disposal technician and agri-business owner, was elected to represent Arkansas’s 1st Congressional District in 2010. In Congress, he prioritizes agriculture, national security, and rural economic development, reflecting his district’s needs. Crawford authored the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and serves on the House Agriculture Committee, where he has shaped farm policy and disaster relief efforts. He is known for pragmatic problem-solving and close collaboration with local farmers and community leaders to strengthen Arkansas’s rural economy.

Education

  • B.A. in Agricultural Business and Economics, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
    (1996)

Policy Focus Areas

Transportation and Public Works23%
Armed Forces and National Security14%
Environmental Protection12%
Agriculture and Food10%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Rick Crawford's record in Congress.

Agricultural Disaster Assistance

Secured federal disaster relief for Arkansas farmers affected by flooding and severe weather events.

Delta Regional Authority Funding

Helped obtain increased funding for the Delta Regional Authority to boost economic development in the Arkansas Delta.

Rural Broadband Expansion

Supported legislation to expand high-speed internet access in rural Arkansas communities.

Waterways Infrastructure

Advocated for improvements and federal investment in the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Permanent Select Committee on IntelligenceChairman
  • House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureVice Chair
  • House Committee on Agriculture

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