Mr. Speaker, last week this body took up H.R. 3541, the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, which would prohibit abortion on the basis of an unborn baby's gender. Many advanced nations around the world already have laws restricting…
Eric Crawford
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Eric Alan Crawford is a Republican politician currently serving in the California State Assembly, a position he has held since January 1, 2020. He represents the interests of his constituents in California and has been an advocate for various policies, including education reform and economic development. Crawford's legislative work focuses on improving the quality of education and fostering economic growth within the state. His commitment to these issues reflects his dedication to enhancing the lives of Californians.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Donald Kaczynksi from my home State of Arkansas. Donald is a Marine veteran with a passion for serving other veterans who are living with a disability. After receiving an honorable discharge from the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lives of two brave men who died serving their Nation. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians serve the important role of disarming explosive devices (IEDs) in war zones and here at home. As a former…
I rise today to honor Mr. Ralph Cheshier, a veteran teacher in the Valley View School District of Jonesboro, Arkansas. For 37 years, Mr. Cheshier has taught his students the principles of agriculture. Mr. Cheshier is also a longtime member…
Mr. Speaker, this week the postal service announced a new strategy to keep rural post offices open. My district in Arkansas could have lost as many as 100 post offices. This new plan from the postal service is not perfect. The retail…
I rise today to highlight a subject that is personal in Arkansas's First Congressional District: the proposed closure of thousands of rural post offices across the country. This week I sent a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe…
I rise today to recognize John Allen and his lifetime of service to his community, the State of Arkansas, and to our country. John currently serves on the board of directors for the Lawrence County Children's Shelter and Northeast Arkansas…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of Arkansas County Bank. The bank is a fourth-generation family-owned business. It serves Arkansas County and the Grand Prairie as a national- and State-chartered institution…
Mr. Speaker, the recently discovered GSA spending scandal is a prime example why Americans have lost faith in their government. This week, I questioned GSA officials about the now infamous conference hosted in Las Vegas. This one lavish…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Betty Rose Stair Patchell. Betty's memory will continue to live on with her beloved family and friends. Betty was married to Jack Daves Patchell for over 45 years. Together they had three…
As cochairman of the House Explosive Ordnance Disposal Caucus and as a former Army EOD tech, I address you today with a heavy heart. On Tuesday of this week, Staff Sergeant Joseph D'Augustine was killed in Afghanistan by an IED. He was 29…
I rise today to recognize the achievements of the Mammoth Spring High School boys' basketball team. This season, the Bears went 36 and 7 and claimed Arkansas' Class 1A State Championship trophy after defeating the Sacred Heart Rebels by a…





