Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Jerol Swaim, president of Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. After 48 years of service to Williams Baptist, Dr. Swaim has announced his retirement. Although he will no longer be…
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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my support for the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act that passed this body today. The measure will repeal the controversial Independent Payment Advisory Board, or IPAB, that would limit seniors'…
Mr. Speaker, as of today, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline in my hometown of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is $3.55. Just a year ago, that same gallon of regular gasoline would have cost $2.96. We've all heard the news reports that gas…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Christine Parr. Although Chris passed away earlier this month, her memory will live on with her family and friends. For nearly 40 years, Chris was married to husband Al Parr. Together, they…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 79, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 79, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Personal…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the House for passing the Budget and Accounting Transparency Act earlier this week. This much-needed reform will increase transparency and accuracy in budgeting for Federal credit programs like Fannie…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the nine students from Arkansas' First District whom I have the privilege to nominate to a U.S. service academy. All of these students have demonstrated exceptional skills in the classroom. Not only…
Madam Speaker, permanent structural reforms are needed in Washington. The Nation's debt is now greater than the value of the entire U.S. economy. Nonpartisan economists have noted that a debt to GDP ratio above 90 percent results in a…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Southside High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America from Batesville, Arkansas. Southside's FFA chapter, under the leadership of Mr. Chase Hilton, revitalized its animal science program…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 132(b) of the Clean Air Act, as proposed to be added by section 3 of the bill, after…
Mr. Chairman, my amendment is very straightforward, and I believe it will help provide the proper amount of interagency communication with the EPA when they go to write air quality standards for particulate matter. The legislation being…
Mr. Speaker, in fiscal year 2011, the United States Postal Service brought in $65.7 billion in revenue but spent $70.6 billion. When counting a $5.5 billion mandatory payment to fund retiree health benefits, which they would have defaulted…





