Mr. Speaker, here is what we know: We are in an elevated threat level with FIFA World Cup games beginning this week, America's 250th birthday and related celebrations coming up this summer, Iran and its proxies are targeting U.S. military personnel daily, and the 25th commemoration of the September 11 terrorist attacks will be coming up. We know that FISA 702 is the most important foreign intelligence authority to detect and mitigate national security threats.
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Rick Crawford
Representative · Arkansas · Republican
Rick Crawford
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the budget resolution. First off, I want to thank Chairman Arrington and the members of the Budget Committee for producing this budget. Republican Members of Congress, working closely with President Trump, are the only ones serious in Washington about attacking wasteful Federal spending. As chairman of the Intelligence Committee, I am fighting waste, fraud, and abuse in the classified budget. HPSCI Republicans are working to force the intelligence community to achieve clean financial audits, and we are working to create a culture of accountability.
Mr. Speaker, introducing this provision at this point in time reeks of political gamesmanship when President Trump and his administration are actively engaged in negotiations to bring the tyrannical reign of Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism, which the text indicates is the case, to an end. Placing restrictions on the President both undercuts the ongoing U.S. negotiations and supports the Iranian regime in their 47-year journey to hold the world hostage with a nuclear weapon and approves of the reprehensible slaughter of reportedly more than 30,000 Iranians.
Biography
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, AR1996
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2011–PresentRepresented Arkansas's 1st congressional district for 8 terms.
Owner and Operator, AgWatch Network
Owned and operated a farm news radio network heard on 39 stations in Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
Farm Director, KFIN-FM
Served as farm director for KFIN-FM radio in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
News Anchor and Agri-Reporter, KAIT-TV
Worked as a news anchor and agricultural reporter for KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Rodeo Announcer and Musician
1993–Began announcing rodeos and performing as a country music singer following a serious rodeo injury in 1993.
U.S. Army Sergeant, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
Served four years in the U.S. Army as an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 56th Ordnance Detachment at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, leaving service at the rank of sergeant.
Policy Focus
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
View details →- House Permanent Select Committee on IntelligenceChairman
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureVice Chair
- House Committee on Agriculture
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