The State of Steel The US Steel industry, at this moment, is resilient. The Congressional Steel Caucus held its annual “State of the Steel” event this week to hear updates from executives in the industry. The caucus is a bipartisan group of members who work in support of a strong domestic steel industry that supplies good jobs and enhances our national security. I chair the caucus, and the vice chair is my colleague Rep. Frank Mrvan, a Democrat representing northwest Indiana. In my opening remarks, I shared with them several items I am working on in the 118th Congress to strengthen what is now one of the First District’s largest industries. In order to keep America strong, we must continue to focus on moving goods efficiently along our nation’s highways and rails by maintaining our transportation infrastructure at the highest levels, and make certain Congress and the Administration continue to ensure that trade enforcement agencies are taking action to keep unfair trading partners out of our market. I am thankful for the more than 100 members of the Congressional Steel Caucus who work together to grow American steel production and American jobs. Despite inflation and economic uncertainty, the industry is growing. In fact, I am proud to say that the First Congressional District of Arkansas is now the largest steel-producing district in the country. The steel industry demonstrates that we can manufacture the highest quality product here in the USA. American steel supports more than two million jobs and is the backbone of American infrastructure, national defense, and manufacturing. The role of the domestic steel industry throughout the pandemic and subsequent supply chain instability is a testament to its resilience in the face of adversity and its importance to the American economy. Click here to watch the full hearing. H.R.1615 - Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act – YEA Would prohibit the use of federal funds to regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product Would prohibit the use of federal funds to enforce a product safety standard that prohibits the use or sale of gas stoves or substantially increases their price *Note: Rule for consideration of H.R. 1615 failed Friday, I traveled to Paragould to speak with the city's leadership class and give them an update on the Farm Bill. I also met with Greene County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition members to talk about work being done in the school and communities to combat drug abuse. Arkansas Democrat Gazette Crawford leads steel industry caucus “WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., led a congressional meeting with steel industry leaders this week regarding issues facing manufacturers and developments concerning steel production.  The Congressional Steel Caucus held its annual "State of the American Steel Industry" discussion on Wednesday with steel company executives and other industry leaders. The Congressional Steel Caucus consists of a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives representing areas with steel presence. The coalition has made the meeting an annual affair.” Arkansas Democrat Gazette Arkansas’ U.S. House members push against VA pride flag policy "Veterans who have served our country deserve to enter a facility that is free from discrimination and political posturing. These men and women were apolitical when they served our country, and we should strive to provide them with an apolitical VA when they seek care, benefits, and services that they have earned." Paragould Daily Press Crawford receives honorary “Master Blaster” award at annual bomb tech event “Washington — Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) hosted his annual Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Day on the Hill on last week. Bomb technicians from all branches of the military as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Bombing Prevention, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were all in attendance at the event.” Chicago Crusader Steel Caucus raises concerns about surge of Mexican steel imports “The Congressional Steel Caucus has written a letter to the Biden administration asking for intervention in a surge of Mexican steel imports, arguing it has cost steelworker jobs and poses a threat to domestic steel production. Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Rick Crawford and Vice Chairman Frank J. Mrvan asked for the administration to pursue tariffs to defend U.S. steel jobs.” Rep. Crawford | 2422 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]