Arkansas
EA

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

R

U.S. Representative · Arkansas

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

954

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

954

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Crawford demonstrates consistent support for electoral integrity measures centered on citizenship verification, observer transparency, and ballot tracking mechanisms.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Crawford demonstrates strong support for enhanced law enforcement powers, stricter drug trafficking penalties, and expanded criminal justice enforcement mechanisms, with occasional votes on ancillary officer benefits that do not reflect core criminal justice ideology.

Fiscal policy

87 actions

Crawford demonstrates a consistent preference for fiscal restraint and measures that reduce government spending or increase revenue collection.

Healthcare

36 actions

Crawford demonstrates consistent support for expanding healthcare access, funding disease research and prevention programs, and strengthening rural health infrastructure.

Education

27 actions

Crawford's education votes reflect support for workforce training and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support policies.

Economy and labor

49 actions

Crawford favors targeted support for small business access to capital and domestic manufacturing while opposing expansions of labor organizing rights and broader financial market liberalization.

Environment and energy

168 actions

Crawford supports targeted environmental protections like invasive species control and pollution labeling while opposing stronger federal enforcement mechanisms and efficiency standards, reflecting a preference for state-level and project-specific environmental approaches over comprehensive regulatory frameworks.

Immigration

53 actions

Crawford consistently supports restrictive immigration policies including enhanced deportation measures, border security enforcement, and opposition to the current administration's immigration approach.

National security and foreign policy

186 actions

Crawford supports most national security measures but shows inconsistency on maritime defense funding, voting against Coast Guard cyber and threat protection while supporting other coastal security initiatives.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Crawford demonstrates a consistent ideological commitment to protecting civil rights and liberties, particularly religious freedom, Second Amendment protections, and democratic participation, while showing skepticism toward measures that restrict legislative speech or due process.

Social policy

24 actions

Crawford demonstrates consistent support for social policies that benefit veterans, vulnerable populations, and child welfare while opposing expansions of Social Security entitlements.

Technology and data

35 actions

Crawford demonstrates strong support for technology regulation that emphasizes commercial innovation and consumer protection while opposing measures that expand federal research investment or reduce regulatory barriers to development.

Civil liberties and government power

6 actions

Crawford favors constraining government power over speech and increasing transparency while showing less concern for privacy protections against law enforcement access to communications.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Crawford demonstrates a strong commitment to government accountability and transparency, consistently supporting measures that enhance agency reporting requirements, congressional oversight of executive actions, and public disclosure of regulatory impacts.

Infrastructure and public investment

30 actions

Crawford supports selective public infrastructure investments in parks, water projects, and transportation studies but opposes federal funding mechanisms for affordable utilities, rural broadband expansion, and space exploration programs.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Jan 12, 2026

Crawford spoke for 60 minutes during a Special Order to describe the removal and arrest of Nicolas Maduro as a successful operation executed by U.S. intelligence, law enforcement, and military personnel on January 3, 2026.

On the record

Jan 16, 2025

Crawford was appointed Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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