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May 05, 2026
Continuing the Fight for Affordable Housing, Curbing Veterans Overdoses and Second Amendment Protections
Continuing the Fight for Affordable Housing Idahoans, like fellow Americans across the country, have faced a stressful, unforgiving housing market. Cutting unnecessary red... Continue Reading -
February 28, 2026
Weekly Column: Honoring American Heroes
This week, the entire nation witnessed President Trump pay tribute to true American heroes--from the 1950s to present--during his State of the Union address. It was an honor... Continue Reading -
January 23, 2026
Senate Finance Committee: Pro-Worker, Pro-Business Success in Idaho
A Note From Senator Crapo: We have entered the second half of the 119th Congress. I will continue serving as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, which has... Continue Reading -
December 19, 2025
Weekly Column: A Christmas Lifeline to Rural Idaho Counties
After a two-year lapse, Congress finally passed my legislation, S. 356, to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. This vital legislation will restore funding to... Continue Reading -
The landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became law on July 4, fulfills President Trump and Congress’s promises to the American people. It makes permanent the... Continue Reading
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May 28, 2025
Weekly Column: Housing Survey Reminder
This is a reminder that my Idaho Housing Survey is open until next Saturday, May 31. I encourage all Idahoans to participate. Feedback will help inform affordable housing... Continue Reading -
April 15, 2025
Weekly Column: Seeking Your Input – Idaho Housing Survey
Idaho is a beautiful and desirable place to call home. It is no surprise our population has grown exponentially, putting considerable pressure on housing availability and... Continue Reading -
March 26, 2025
10 Weeks On, Home in the Gem State and Back to the Capitol
On Friday, March 14, the United States Senate wrapped up 10 weeks of consecutive session in Washington, D.C. This was the longest continuous session in at least 15 years, and... Continue Reading -
January 21, 2025
Working for Idahoans as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee
I am honored to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee in the 119th Congress. This position enables me to advance Idaho’s interests in legislation related to... Continue Reading -
On December 18, 2024, the Senate passed the final Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY2025 NDAA helps embolden our national defense to face... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration is Complicit in the Flow of Fentanyl Into Our Country
In 2017, 13 Idahoans lost their lives to a fentanyl overdose. In 2023, the number reached a staggering 197 Idahoans killed by fentanyl. Idaho’s communities are facing an... Continue Reading -
Congress typically takes a break from votes and the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., in August in order to spend more time on-the-ground in our respective states and... Continue Reading
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June 28, 2024
Advancing Nuclear Energy
I applaud the Senate passage of legislation to boost development and deployment of new nuclear technologies and facilitate American nuclear leadership, The Accelerating... Continue Reading -
May 09, 2024
Fighting Antisemitism on College Campuses
Our nation’s institutions of higher learning have become hotbeds of antisemitism, especially in the wake of the brutal attacks against Israel and innocent civilians by Hamas... Continue Reading -
March 15, 2024
Fighting to Preserve Idahoans' Access to Affordable Vehicles
Idahoans deserve access to affordable, reliable vehicles fueled by American-made energy products. However, the Biden Administration has proposed vehicle and fuel economy... Continue Reading -
November 02, 2023
Backing Israel in Both Word and Deed
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on civilians commands a forceful response. The world has watched with grief the accounts of the injuries, tortures, slaughters and takings... Continue Reading -
August 18, 2023
A Vacation or a Misnomer?
Congress is in a state work period for the month of August. Despite the term “recess” often used to describe this time, it does not mean a vacation from congressional... Continue Reading -
On June 1, 2023, the Senate passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), and the President signed it into law shortly after. The legislation suspends the national debt limit... Continue Reading
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With a budget that now dwarves many other large federal agencies, the IRS must be transparent and accountable to all Americans. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2023
Continuing to Work for Idahoans
As the 117th Congress recently drew to a close, it is a good time to share some legislative and policy changes we made progress on over the last two... Continue Reading
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