Veteran’s Affairs

Despite the courageous sacrifices of our nation’s veterans, our institutions continue to fall short of sufficiently addressing the needs and wellbeing of America’s heroes.

As a former Navy SEAL, Representative Crane understands the challenges veterans face as they return to civilian life and the unacceptable failures in proper benefits and care. Instead of enacting unconstitutional vaccine mandates, engaging in ‘forever wars’, and implementing woke training for our troops, Representative Crane believes we must prioritize world class care, resolve the homelessness crisis, and reward veterans for their selfless service to our great nation.

October 29 2025

Rep. Crane Chairs Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus in the 119th Congress

In the 119th Congress, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is honored to serve as Chairman of the Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus (CJWC), which advocates for service members and veterans who have been wrongfully accused or incarcerated. Since its founding in 2019, the…

October 23 2025

ICYMI – The War Horse Highlights Rep. Crane’s NDAA Amendment to Reform the Titling Process

Last month, four amendments introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) were successfully included in the House-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Each amendment received unanimous support. These amendments address several key areas: Regarding titling, Rep. Crane’s amendment takes steps…

September 16 2025

REMINDER – Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations Due September 30th

REMINDER: The Office of Rep. Eli Crane is again accepting U.S. Service Academy nomination applications. This annual application is open to high school students in Arizona’s Second Congressional District who are seeking a nomination from Rep. Crane to attend one…

May 20 2025

Call for Applicants: Crane Partners with the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program

Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced his partnership with the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program, established by the House of Representatives. This program offers a two-year paid position at Rep. Crane’s district office in Prescott, available exclusively to Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty Spouses….

February 18 2025

Crane Reintroduces Bipartisan ‘Hire Veterans Act’ to Fill Critical Land Management Vacancies

Last week, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) reintroduced the Hire Veterans Act to employ American veterans while strengthening the federal skilled labor force, specifically at the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management. Over the past decade, federal…

February 05 2025

Crane Bill to Support Rural Veterans in Northern Arizona Passes House

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R.837, 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,…

January 30 2025

Crane Reintroduces Bill to Restore Veterans’ 2nd Amendment Rights

Recently, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced H.R.496 in response to the Biden VA’s unconstitutional restrictions on veterans’ Second Amendment rights. Rep. Crane’s bill clarifies that any veteran who was reported to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by a VA…

November 05 2024

Holding the Line for Gila County

For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of representing Gila County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Although the corruption, arrogance, and incompetency of Washington runs deep, we successfully introduced and passed sensible legislation that benefits the amazing…