U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ)
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Skanda "Jai" McCabe wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Recently, Representative Eli Crane announced Skanda "Jai" McCabe as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
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Resolution seeks Congressional Gold Medal for Marine accused in subway death
A Republican member of the House is seeking to honor a U.S. Marine veteran, Daniel Penny, who faces charges in connection with the death of a homeless man on a New York City subway.
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Gila County representative pushes for veteran support and border security reforms
For the past two years, a representative has been serving Gila County in the U.S. House of Representatives, working on legislation to benefit Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
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Rep. Crane: Harris-Biden’s open borders policy ‘harms our national security, fuels child sex-trafficking, and exposes innocent civilians to harm'
U.S. Rep. Elijah Crane (R-AZ) sharply criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies, asserting they threaten national security and exacerbate child trafficking. Pledging ongoing opposition, Crane committed to advocating for stricter border measures and public safety reforms.
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Debate continues over US southern border security measures
After President Joe Biden's call for foreigners to "surge to the border" during a Democratic primary debate, there has been an influx of illegal immigrants entering the United States.
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Crane introduces bill for mine cleanup amid public safety concerns
Rep. Eli Crane has introduced the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act, aiming to formalize the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains (OMDP) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The bill seeks to enhance coordination between the EPA and State/Tribal authorities on hardrock mine cleanup efforts while ensuring Congressional oversight.
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Crane: 'The Biden-Harris FEMA spent over $1 billion on funding illegal aliens'
Rep. Eli Crane said the Biden-Harris administration is prioritizing illegal immigrants over disaster relief, claiming that FEMA has diverted more than $1 billion to fund services for migrants. This shift in priorities leaves Americans vulnerable, with FEMA now underfunded as it faces another hurricane season.
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New law eases entry for veterans into trucking workforce
On Tuesday, the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act was signed into law in Washington, D.C. The bipartisan bill, which was supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers for U.S. veterans seeking to use their GI benefits for commercial driver's license (CDL) education programs.
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House passes bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act with broad support
This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, a bill supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), which aims to improve the health and resiliency of America’s forests.
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Rep. Crane spokesman: 'Arizona is on the frontlines of an invasion'
A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) said that the large influx of Haitian immigrants to Springfield, Ohio that is gained national headlines in recent weeks is symptomatic of a larger national immigration issue that has caused Arizona to be "on the frontlines of an invasion."
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Rep. Crane: 'Kamalanomics is crushing rural Arizona'
Arizona State Rep. Eli Crane recently said that “Kamalanomics is crushing rural Arizona” in response to the lack of questions about inflation during the presidential debate on Tuesday.
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Congressmen seek answers from Coast Guard on DEI impact on operational readiness
U.S. Congressmen Eli Crane (AZ-02) and Matt Gaetz (FL-01) have issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, seeking clarification on the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over operational readiness. The letter follows the USCG's decision to temporarily decommission several ships due to staffing shortages.
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Rep. Crane: 'DHS is stonewalling Congress by refusing to give us access to Secret Service’s comms on J13'
Arizona Rep. Eli Crane recently said that the Secret Service is refusing to turn over the Secret Service communications from the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
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Rep. Crane: 'Congressional stock trading is the epitome of self-serving political corruption'
U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) said members of Congress who trade stock are "the epitome of self-serving political corruption."
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Rep. Crane: 'There isn't a veteran I know that would approve of the stolen valor' by Gov. Tim Walz
U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) said no veteran in the country "would approve of the stolen valor" by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz providing misleading comments about his time spent in the Armed Forces.
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Rep. Crane: Walz's intentional misleading about his time in service 'shameful'
U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz providing misleading comments about his time spent in the Armed Force to the American people is "shameful."
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House committee advances bills defending veterans' second amendment rights
Yesterday, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs passed two pieces of legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ): H.R. 9053 Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act of 2024 and H.R. 9054 Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024.
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Crane cosponsors bipartisan bill ratifying historic tribal water settlement
Washington, DC — This morning, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) cosponsored legislation to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The agreement aims to address a persistent water issue by securing water rights for the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
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House passes amendment protecting veterans' 2nd Amendment rights
An amendment proposed by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill was adopted by a bipartisan majority in the House today. The amendment addresses veterans reported to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by a VA fiduciary, clarifying that such reports were made incorrectly and violated constitutional rights. It mandates the VA Secretary to instruct the Attorney General to remove these veterans from the NICS list.
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House passes VA funding bill with Crane amendment on Second Amendment rights
The House has passed the FY25 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, ensuring full funding for veterans' programs and benefits for the upcoming fiscal year. The final version of the bill includes an amendment introduced by Representative Crane aimed at protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights.