Crapo Statement on Reversal of Biden Administration Anti-Dam Agreement

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement celebrating President Trump’s move to undo the Biden Administration’s flawed “Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative.”

“President Trump is demonstrating once again his commitment to listening to the will of people on the ground and the sound science that backs the current state of the dams,” said Crapo.  “The Biden Administration’s controversial proposal was doomed from the start.  The flawed initiative ignored congressional authority over the dams, as well as the views and feedback of regional stakeholders and constituents in Idaho.  The path forward for a solution to salmon recovery must include a truly collaborative approach that involves all--including both public and private--stakeholders in the region.”

Crapo is a co-sponsor of Senator Jim Risch’s (R-Idaho) S. 182, Northwest Energy Security Act, which would require the federal government to ensure the Lower Snake River dams remain operational and continue to support the region’s energy needs.

On November 21, 2023, Crapo joined Risch and Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana) in sending a letter to then-President Biden voicing severe concerns regarding the Administration’s efforts to breach the dams.

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