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January 07 2026

WATCH – Rep. Crane Questions Minnesota Lawmakers on Historic Fraud Allegations

This morning, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) participated in a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota. The hearing followed reporting by citizen journalist Nick Shirley, who documented extensive fraud involving members of…

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January 07 2026

Rep. Crane Introduces Legislation to Award Nick Shirley the Congressional Gold Medal

Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced legislation to award citizen journalist Nick Shirley the Congressional Gold Medal following his reporting on waste, fraud, and abuse in Minnesota. In a December 26 video, Mr. Shirley documented mass fraud in the Minnesota Somali population against…

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December 18 2025

Rep. Crane Introduces Bill to Strengthen Congressional Oversight of Drone Threats

Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the Detecting and Evaluating Foreign Exploitation of Novel Drones (DEFEND) Act.  This legislation would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require annual terrorism threat assessments on the malicious use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by foreign…

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December 12 2025

House Committee on Natural Resources Considers North Rim Restoration Act of 2025

On October 9, 2025, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 to expedite rebuilding efforts at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon following the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire. The legislation aims to remove bureaucratic hurdles by streamlining the federal…

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December 11 2025

Rep. Crane Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Aerial Firefighting Safety

Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Janelle Bynum (D-OR), and Joe Neguse (D-CO) in introducing the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act of 2025 to improve aerial firefighting safety. The legislation directs the Federal Aviation Administration, in consultation with the Secretaries of the Interior and…

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December 10 2025

Rep. Crane Helps Deliver Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools Program

Last night, the House of Representatives passed a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, which was supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). The three-year extension now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. This guarantees funding in rural jurisdictions…

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December 09 2025

REMINDER – Deadline Today to Return Physical Damage Applications for SBA Loans

On October 10, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and tribal nations that sustained economic losses due to the severe flooding in Gila County. Through this declaration,…

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December 03 2025

Members of Congress Should NOT Be Allowed to Trade Stocks

Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed onto Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s (R-FL) discharge petition to force a vote on legislation banning Members of Congress from trading stocks. The move follows widespread, bipartisan concerns about insider trading and corruption in Washington. Rep. Crane has consistently argued…

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November 25 2025

Rep. Crane Visits Yavapai-Apache Nation with Assistant Secretary Billy Kirkland

Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) visited the Yavapai-Apache Nation with Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland to discuss recent developments and strengthen partnerships. This was Assistant Secretary Kirkland’s first trip since his Senate confirmation, and Rep. Crane was honored to join him in…

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October 11 2025

SBA Offers Relief to Arizonans Impacted by Devastating Floods in Gila County

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and tribal nations that sustained economic losses due to the severe flooding in Gila County. Through this declaration, the SBA is…

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