Rep. Eli Crane has strongly advocated for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ridiculing claims of "operational control" of the southern border by the Biden administration and labeling the situation a failure of leadership (Arizona Republic, 2/3/23).
In February 2023, Crane co-sponsored articles of impeachment against Mayorkas alongside prominent House Republicans, including Andy Biggs, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert (Arizona Republic, 2/3/23).
Crane has consistently promoted impeachment proceedings against Mayorkas throughout 2023 and into 2024, with constituent letters and news coverage highlighting his ongoing efforts (Arizona Republic, 12/15/23; Arizona Daily Sun, 3/3/24).
In June 2023, Crane championed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) security and cybersecurity collaboration programs with Israel, urging for their full funding and highlighting the importance of US-Israel partnerships for national security (Arizona Republic, 6/8/23).
Crane's intense focus on impeachment has drawn some criticism, with concerns noted over potential neglect of conservative border legislation and prioritization of high-profile political actions over policy solutions (Arizona Daily Sun, 3/3/24).
February 2023: Eli Crane Supported Impeachment Resolution Against Mayorkas According to Arizona Republic, "Crane ridiculed as a 'joke' the notion that Mayorkas and other members of the Biden administration have 'operational control' of the southern border. 'I stand in support of this resolution to impeach Secretary Mayorkas because the American people deserve better. That is why I was sent here,' Crane said. 'I never wanted to be a politician. Never wanted to come live in this town. I got tired of watching it.'" [Arizona Republic (Phoenix), 2/3/23]
February 2023: Eli Crane Co-Sponsored Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas With Biggs, Greene, Boebert According to Arizona Republic, "Biggs, R-Ariz., was joined at a Capitol Hill news conference by about 15 fellow House members, including co-sponsors Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz." [Arizona Republic (Phoenix), 2/3/23]
December 2023: Eli Crane Advocated For Impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas According to Arizona Republic, 'Crane has also advocated for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border, which would represent an unprecedented use of Congress' impeachment power.' [Arizona Republic (Phoenix), 12/15/23]
2024: Letter Writer Ruth Porter-Tilman Claimed Eli Crane Supported Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary According to a letter to the editor published in Arizona Daily Sun, "Rep. Eli Crane's rejection of a conservative border bill as he wastes expensive time on MAGA lies 'impeaching' the homeland security secretary." [Letter to the Editor - Arizona Daily Sun, 3/3/24]
June 2023: Rep. Eli Crane Championed DHS Programs With Israel According to Arizona Republic, "Rep. Eli Crane is championing a couple of Department of Homeland Security programs with Israel and calling for additional funding for the 'critical national security projects.'" [Arizona Republic (Phoenix), 6/8/23]
June 2023: Crane And Rep. Menendez Supported BIRD-HLS And US-Israel Cybersecurity Programs According to Arizona Republic, "The letter, which was co-signed by Rep. Rob Menendez, D-N.J., voices support for the BIRD-Homeland Security Program and the US-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Program." [Arizona Republic (Phoenix), 6/8/23]
June 2023: Crane Urged Full Funding For US-Israel Security Programs In FY2024 According to Arizona Republic, "we urge you to commit to working with Congress to fulfill congressional intent and fully fund these programs in FY2024," the representatives wrote. [Arizona Republic (Phoenix), 6/8/23]