U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ)
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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.
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Crane honors local Vietnam War veterans with pinning ceremony
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA — Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, held the second in a series of pinning ceremonies for local Vietnam War veterans at VFW Post 10227 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
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Winners announced for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District art competition
Prescott, AZ — Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ) recently presented the winning student artists from across Arizona’s Second Congressional District with scholarship awards in recognition of their hard work and talent.
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Winners announced: The Congressional Art Competition for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District
Prescott, AZ—Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ) recently presented the winning student artists from across Arizona’s Second Congressional District with scholarship awards in recognition of their hard work and talent.
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Winners announced: The Congressional Art Competition for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District
Prescott, AZ—Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school visual art competition aimed at recognizing and encouraging artistic talent across the nation and within each congressional district.
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Eli Crane questions Alejandro Mayorkas during DHS budget hearing
On April 17, 2024, the House Committee on Homeland Security convened a hearing to scrutinize the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) FY2025 budget request and its associated priorities. The session featured now-impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who faced intense questioning from Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ).
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Rep. Eli Crane Criticizes DHS Secretary Mayorkas During Homeland Security Hearing
In a recent hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) did not hold back in his criticism of now-impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Crane pushed Mayorkas to defend his record, accusing him of overseeing a significant influx of illegal crossings and infiltration attempts by individuals on terror watchlists.During the exchange, Representative Crane expressed bipartisan agreement on the need for Mayorkas's impeachment, stating, "You're doing a horrible job, sir, and that you needed to be impeached." Crane also...
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Bipartisan subterranean border defense act advances in House committee
Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA). The bill now awaits further action on the House Floor. The legislation aims to strengthen the layered defense system at the border by requiring annual reports to Congress on counter-illicit cross-border tunnel operations.
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Bipartisan Border Security Bill Introduced by Rep. Crane Passes Out of Committee
The House Committee on Homeland Security has approved the Subterranean Border Defense Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), marking a significant step towards enhancing border security measures. The legislation focuses on strengthening the defense system at the border by requiring annual reports to Congress on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations.Rep. Eli Crane emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Effective border security is created by overlapping deterrents. My legislation would help ensure that...
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House passes bill supporting rural veterans center in Northern Arizona
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R.1829, a bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), which would enable Gila County, Arizona to operate a veterans center on 232 acres in Young, Arizona. The center is the first of its kind in northern Arizona, providing resources and support to primarily rural veterans and their families.