Years in Office
14
Bills Sponsored
136
Bills Co-Sponsored
1581
Committees
3
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)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Rick Crawford's congressional service.
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.
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