Representative Rick Crawford, Republican from Arkansas

Rick Crawford

Representative · Arkansas · Republican

Rick Crawford

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, AR
    1996
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2011–Present

    Represented 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
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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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