News Releases
Crapo Statement on January 6 Joint Session of Congress
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement with regard to the January 6, 2021, Joint Session of Congress to record the Electoral College votes from November's presidential election: "I stand by the First Amendment rights of Americans to peaceably assemble and demand redress for their grievances. What we witnessed at the U.S. Capitol today was not peaceful; such violence is wholly unacceptable. All perpetrators should be prosecuted to the fullest exte… Continue Reading
January 05, 2021
Crapo, Risch Submit Idaho Committee’s Recommended Standards for Fair and Honest Elections to Congressional Record
Washington, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senators for Idaho Mike Crapo and Jim Risch issued the following joint statement commending efforts of the Idaho Citizens Committee for Election Integrity and its recommended standards for fair and honest elections: "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Further loss of confidence in our electoral system would be catastrophic for our country. It is imperative that Congress moves quickly to convene a commission to study irregularities in th… Continue Reading
January 04, 2021
Crapo Highlights First Year of #MILITARYMONDAY Honorees
Washington, D.C.--Since Veterans Day 2019, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has honored 14 Idaho veterans and servicemembers in a social media campaign he launched called, "Military Monday." Idaho is home to many veterans and currently-serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demonstrated exemplary military service during their careers. "Idaho's veterans and servicemembers have a profound commitment to our community and nation," said Crapo. "I am honored to have shared these heroic … Continue Reading
December 22, 2020
Crapo, Wyden Short Line Rail Efforts Included in End-Of-Year Package
Washington, D.C.--A long-term, bipartisan effort by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to permanently extend a critical tax credit used to repair and upgrade short line railroads was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 omnibus package. "Access to affordable and reliable options for transporting goods to markets is an important part of Idaho small businesses' success and ability to grow and innovate," said Crapo. "All over the country, short line railroads act almos… Continue Reading
December 21, 2020
Crapo Supports New COVID Assistance, Government Funding
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement today after voting in support of an additional round of coronavirus relief legislation and an end-of-year funding package that will keep the federal government open for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021: "The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across our nation for many months. The relief package we passed today may not include a perfect wish list of items for either side of the political spectrum. But i… Continue Reading
December 19, 2020
Crapo, Klobuchar Robocall Bill Passes Senate
Washington, D.C.--Today, the Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota)'s legislation to help stop unwanted robocalls. Crapo and Klobuchar introduced S. 2204, the Data Analytics Robocall Technology (DART) Act on July 23, 2019. The DART Act would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report to Congress on the effectiveness of call blocking programs. "The Senate's passage of the DART Act further proves our ongoing work and comm… Continue Reading
December 17, 2020
Crapo, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Receive Coverage for Cancer Detection Technologies
Washington, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) introduced S. 5051, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which would provide Medicare coverage for screening tests to save lives and costs to the health care system. The bipartisan legislation would ensure Medicare beneficiaries have coverage for innovative tests that can detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms develop. … Continue Reading
December 11, 2020
Crapo, Risch Support 60th Defense Authorization
Washington, D.C.--Idaho's two U.S. Senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This is the 60th consecutive year Congress has fulfilled its constitutional duty to "provide for the common defense." "For the 60th consecutive year, Congress has passed the NDAA to provide the heroes of our Armed Forces the tools necessary to defend our country from authoritarian regimes across the globe," said Crapo… Continue Reading
December 11, 2020
Federal Action on Dairy Trade Case Announced Following Crapo Request
Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will take enforcement actions over charges that Idaho and other U.S. dairy producers are denied proper access to markets in Canada. The decision follows requests led by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and colleagues in the Senate. The actions initiated by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would be the first enforcement steps by the U.S. under the United States-Mexi… Continue Reading
December 09, 2020
Idaho Delegation Welcomes Boise River Basin Feasibility Report
Washington, D.C.--Today, the Idaho Delegation praised the Bureau of Reclamation's final Boise River Basin Feasibility Report, which addresses potential increases to water storage capacity in the Boise River System needed to accommodate the Treasure Valley's rapid growth. The Secretary of the Interior determined the proposed plan to raise the dam crest of Anderson Ranch Dam six feet for an additional 29,000 acre-feet of storage capacity meets the requirements of Section 4007 of the Water Infrast… Continue Reading
December 08, 2020
Crapo Joins Holiday Revival of Risch-led Initiative to Help Idaho Small Businesses
Washington, D.C.--With the 2020 holiday season upon us, Idaho's small businesses face a critical next several weeks. Many small businesses rely upon the revenue generated by the holiday shopping season to keep their doors open, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the stakes are at their highest. In an effort to support Idaho's small businesses, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch's (R-Idaho) launch of the Support Local Gems: All Season Long initiative. Support Local Gems: A… Continue Reading
December 08, 2020
Crapo: Collaboration Brings Results
Washington, D.C.--Yesterday, in a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted successful collaborative processes underway in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to improve the health of the Forests. He urged continued collaborative efforts nationwide to address often contentious natural resources challenges and enactment of bipartisan legislation to increase active management of federal forests, cut red tape, reduce frivolous litigation and advanc… Continue Reading
December 07, 2020
Bipartisan Effort Urges Inclusion of County Payments in End of Year Federal Funding Efforts
Washington, D.C.--Idaho and Oregon congressional leaders say the COVID-19 pandemic is one more reason that payments to counties under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs should be prioritized in a year-ending appropriations bill. "In order to assist these rural counties' response to the current public health crisis, as well as to invest in infrastructure, schools, and law enforcement, Congress must include a reauthorization of SRS," the bipartisan group … Continue Reading
November 30, 2020
Idaho Delegation Urges USDA to Approve ISU-Based COVID-19 Education Program
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) and Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the agency to approve Dr. Ruiling Guo's application to fund a distance-learning project on the practice of evidence-based management in rural hospitals in the state of Idaho at Idaho State University. "The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
Senate Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Impact Aid
Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to a Senate Resolution celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program, which President Harry Truman signed into law in 1950. The Resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), along with Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and a bipartisan coalition of 28 additional Senators, recognizes the importance of the Impact Aid program in delivering resources for federally impacted school districts to provide high-quality educati… Continue Reading
November 17, 2020
Crapo, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Revitalize America's Nuclear Infrastructure
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) and Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) and Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) in introducing bipartisan legislation to revitalize the United States' nuclear infrastructure. S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020, will enable U.S. international leadership, preserve America's nuclear fuel supply chain, reduce carbon emissions and streng… Continue Reading
November 10, 2020
Crapo Honors 22 Idaho Veterans and Volunteers with Spirit of Freedom Award
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced he would recognize 22 Idahoans with the 2020 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Veterans' service organizations across Idaho nominate awardees for their service to fellow veterans and the nation. "The Spirit of Freedom Award recognizes the commitment and dedication veterans and volunteers have in our communities and across our state," said Crapo. "I have met many veterans across Idaho who not only courageously … Continue Reading
October 26, 2020
Crapo Votes to Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, today voted to confirm the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He issued the following statement after his vote: "Judge Barrett is preeminently qualified to serve on our nation's highest court. She understands the proper role of a judge. Her majority opinions have been unanimous 95 percent of the time, and she r… Continue Reading
October 14, 2020
Crapo Reviews Judge Barrett’s Rulings In Final Day of Questions
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) questioned Judge Amy Coney Barrett during the Senate Committee on the Judiciary's second round of questioning as part of its week-long hearing to consider Barrett's nomination to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Senator Crapo reviewed statistics of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's record while being on the Seventh Circuit, to again clarify her record as a judge who would follow precedent. Senator Crapo said, … Continue Reading
October 13, 2020
Crapo, Barrett Discuss Judicial Philosophy on Day 2 of SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, today questioned Judge Amy Coney Barrett during the Committee's first round of questioning as part of its week-long hearing to consider Judge Barrett's nomination to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During a 30-minute question and answer session, Senator Crapo asked Judge Barrett about her judicial jurisprudence, the principle of stare decisis, the Che… Continue Reading
