Human Trafficking Awareness Month Human trafficking is not something I like to think happens in my congressional district, but the reality is, it does. Every day, girls and boys, men and women are forced into modern day slavery and sold for their labor or for sex, and it happens right here in our community. I have met with federal agents, local law enforcement officers, and prosecutors and have heard firsthand about their involvement with human trafficking cases in my congressional district and how these tragedies begin.   Do you know the signs of human trafficking? Do you know who is vulnerable and who these predators target? Who would you call to report suspicious activity? January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In recognition of this day and throughout the month of January, I am asking you to check out the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign and educate yourself about this heinous crime.   At https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign you will find a variety of educational materials to help you recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to appropriately respond to possible cases. Our families, workplaces, schools, and churches must be informed to protect our communities. Thank you for working with me to get rid of these predators, and together, we will make the First Congressional District a safer place.

No votes this week. The House will be in session on Monday, January 10, 2022.

One of the most important things I do as a U.S. Representative is help people communicate with federal agencies. Although I cannot override the decisions made by these agencies, I can often intervene on a person's behalf to answer questions, find solutions, or just cut through the red tape. Recent highlights from my office include: Facilitating $80,000 in back payment from the VA to White River Healthcare LLC for caring for a veteran; Assisting the Trumann Fire Department and a local business secure a FEMA trailer to continue operations after the tornado destroyed their properties.

crawford.house.gov Rep. Crawford Responds to December Jobs Report “The Biden-Pelosi inflation tax is making Americans poorer, as wage gains can’t keep pace with runaway price increases,” said Rep. Crawford. “Perhaps the President and House Speaker should exit their bubble of wishful thinking, and visit a supermarket or try to buy a used car. Then they would see what their lackadaisical approach to our nation’s economy, and counter-productive COVID policies, are doing to working families.” S&P Global Twenty Republicans tell PHMSA to drop plans to scrap rule allowing LNG rail transport The letter was signed by committee ranking member Sam Graves, Republican-Missouri, and Railroads, Pipeline, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee ranking member Rick Crawford, Republican-Arkansas, along with 18 other committee Republicans.

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