One of the most important things I do as a U.S. Representative is help people communicate with federal agencies. Recently, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center reached out to my office, and we were able to facilitate over $56,000 in backpay with more expected in the coming months. I am thankful to NARMC for the services they provide to our veterans. I was also proud to help the family of a three-war veteran who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam receive his medals posthumously. Out of the 13 medals received, the veteran was awarded the Purple Heart, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If you need assistance with an agency, please call my Jonesboro office (870) 203-0540 or fill out the form here.

No votes this week. The House will be in session on  Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

This week, I met in Cabot with the Arkansas Nurses Association to answer questions about staffing issues, PPE, billing, Medicare and Medicaid issues, workplace safety for hospitals, and mental health.

Beef Magazine 7 ag stories you might have missed Legislation introduced by Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act, prevents China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing U.S. ag companies. USDA reports foreign persons and entities held an interest in 35.2 million acres of U.S. agricultural land in 2019, accounting for 2.7% of all privately owned agricultural land. – Farm Progress AgriPulse SCOTUS GHG decision could have far-reaching impacts Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., for example, said the decision means that EPA, “and ultimately other agencies, will have their wings clipped, returning power to the American people through their elected representatives, and away from unelected bureaucrats. “Today’s news is also a big win for our economy and for agriculture in America, as the EPA has been among the worst offenders of usurping congressional authority.”

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