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With the United States on an unsustainable spending trajectory, Rep. Crane has worked to confront Washington’s addiction to runaway budgets. He has pushed to end reliance on massive omnibus bills and short‑term continuing resolutions, instead advocating for a return to single‑subject appropriations. Additionally, Rep. Crane supported rescissions to defund agencies such as USAID and has led efforts to cut funding for the National Endowment for Democracy.

Rep. Crane believes our nation cannot endure endless greed, arrogance, and corruption. He has consistently opposed sending taxpayer dollars overseas and has helped highlight waste, fraud, and abuse within critical systems.

August 05 2026

Rep. Crane Listens to and Advocates for Rural Arizonans

Last week, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) traveled across rural Arizona to meet with constituents, key stakeholders, and industry leaders. Unfortunately, Congress is not in session to finish critical work on behalf of the American people. However, Rep. Crane is using the district work…

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July 22 2026

Rep. Crane-Backed Bill Restricting Congressional Stock Trading Passes House

This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would restrict stock trading by Members of Congress, as well as their spouses and dependent children. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed on as a cosponsor shortly after the bill’s introduction…

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July 02 2026

Rep. Crane Joins MOU Signing to Counter Lawfare on America’s Farmers and Ranchers

This morning, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Headquarters for the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies. The agreement establishes a joint…

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June 04 2026

Rep. Crane Cosponsors Bill to Prohibit Former Members of Congress From Becoming Lobbyists

Today, Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act, which would bar Members of Congress from lobbying Congress upon leaving office. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) joined as original cosponsors of the bipartisan initiative. Throughout his tenure, Rep….

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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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May 29 2025

Crane Introduces Bill to Defund the National Endowment for Democracy 

Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the Defund the National Endowment for Democracy Act of 2025, which would prohibit taxpayer funds from being allocated to the private institution. Established in 1983, the National Endowment for Democracy was founded with the stated mission of promoting democracy…

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January 27 2025

Crane-Backed ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ Passes House

This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, a bill supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), which would improve the health and resiliency of America’s forests. The legislation was supported by every House Republican and 64 House Democrats. More than 117 million…

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