Veteran’s Affairs

As a former Navy SEAL, Representative Crane understands the challenges many veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. Far too often, service members struggle to access the treatment, benefits, and support they earned. In response, Rep. Crane has introduced legislation to expand pathways to stable employment, remove veterans from the FBI’s NICS list when they use a fiduciary, and encourage the VA to consider more faith‑based programs.

Rep. Crane has also prioritized casework on behalf of veterans in AZ-02, with two full-time district staffers specializing in outreach throughout rural Arizona.

May 21 2026

Rep. Crane’s Language Included in Bipartisan Bill Restoring Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Today, in a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, which would codify the Trump administration’s recent directive ending the VA’s decades‑long practice of reporting certain veterans to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background…

May 14 2026

Reps. Crane and Stanton Secure Passage of Amendment to Improve Care for Tribal Veterans

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted an amendment introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and co-led by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to improve access to health care for Tribal veterans. The amendment passed as part of an en bloc package in the…

May 06 2026

Rep. Crane Joins Federal Agencies and Local Leaders to Advance Rural Priorities

Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development at a Federal Partners Forum held in Prescott, Arizona. The event brought together local, state, and federal officials to address the unique challenges facing rural communities across Arizona. More…

April 17 2026

TOMORROW – Rep. Crane Invites Arizonans To Join Virtual Service Academy Day

Tomorrow, the Arizona delegation will host a Virtual Service Academy Day to provide information about the application process for U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) encourages students, parents, coaches, and school counselors to take advantage of the online seminar. The program…

February 18 2026

Rep. Crane Applauds the Trump Administration for Protecting Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced new steps to protect and restore the Second Amendment rights of American veterans. In a reversal of a decades-long policy, the VA will no longer report veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s…

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…