News Releases
Crapo calls attention to meth abuse
Washington, DC - Citing the rampant spread of methamphetamine production and its use in Idaho communities over the past few years, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today called attention to National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. "Methamphetamine use has spread into schools and communities across the state of Idaho at a tragic and frightening rate," said Crapo. "Parents are learning what law enforcement, schools, health care providers and family violence and drug abuse intervention organizations have kn… Continue Reading
November 21, 2006
Crapo supports Idaho efforts to prevent gang violence
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo applauded the announcement today of a joint effort to focus on gang-related crime in Idaho. Several Treasure Valley cities and counties are working with the state to fund a position in the U.S. Attorney's office to focus solely on gang-related incidents. "Today's announcement highlights the need in our communities to find ways to reduce the amount of gang violence in Idaho," Crapo said. "Several Idaho communities have experienced a tremendous growth of g… Continue Reading
November 17, 2006
McConnell selects Crapo to lead the Senate Republicans' Committee on Committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell asked Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) to chair the Senate Republicans' Committee on Committees, the panel responsible for the Committee assignments of the 110th Congress. Senator Crapo also served in this capacity during the 109th Congress. The Committee on Committees negotiates the process of assigning Republican Senators to committees. After general elections, Senate party leaders negotiate the party ratios on standing committees. "Mike Cr… Continue Reading
November 17, 2006
Crapo raises awareness of teen dating violence
Washington, DC - For the second year in a row, teen dating violence awareness and prevention efforts will capture the nation's attention in February due to the efforts of Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo, along with Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York), Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey) and Patty Murray (D-Washington) sponsored S. Res. 621, calling for a national Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week, February 5 - 9, 2007. T… Continue Reading
November 16, 2006
Crapo bill improves No Child Left Behind Act
Washington, DC - Using input from Idaho educators, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today introduced legislation that will improve the landmark education bill, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Crapo introduced the Improving No Child Left Behind Act or INCLB, to give students, teachers and schools more flexibility in student assessment and accountability provisions. Crapo said he agrees with education stakeholders that existing evaluation methods of students' learning must be made to be more fair and… Continue Reading
November 08, 2006
Crapo Reiterates Support For 9th Circuit Split
November 07, 2006
17 Idahoans to receive Spirit of Freedom Award
Washington, DC - Seventeen Idahoans will be honored this Veterans' Day with the Spirit of Freedom Award during ceremonies held in Boise, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene and Pocatello. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo established the award four years ago to honor veterans for their service to our nation and the volunteers who assist our veterans. The statewide nomination process includes input from a number of partners, including the Idaho Division of Veteran's Affairs, the Idaho State Veterans' Home… Continue Reading
October 26, 2006
Crapo: Border bill can promote long-term solutions
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo today applauded the Presidential signing of the Secure Fence Act of 2006; President Bush signed the legislation this morning at the White House. Crapo says the bill provides both an immediate response to Homeland Security issues and lays the foundation for appropriate immigration reform in Congress. It authorizes hundreds of miles of additional fencing, more vehicle barriers, checkpoints, lighting and new technology to increase security along the border.… Continue Reading
October 24, 2006
Crapo: Academy deadline is October 31
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is reminding Idaho students that the deadline to submit applications to his office for a nomination to a U.S. service academy is approaching. Initial applications must be received in Crapo's Twin Falls office by 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2006 if the student wishes to be considered for the class entering in 2007. Every year, Crapo nominates selected Idaho students to the following: the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Merchant M… Continue Reading
October 20, 2006
Record-breaking economic news noted
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said economic figures released today show more Idahoans are working over the past year, and they join other workers throughout the nation who are earning more. Figures released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show record-breaking job creation activity is continuing in Idaho as overall wages are up, gas prices nationwide are down, and the stock market is breaking records weekly. Crapo noted that the 2001 and 2003 tax relief measures saved tax… Continue Reading
October 17, 2006
Crapo announces legislative staff changes
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announces that he has made several new hires in his Washington, D.C. office and promoted one staffer. Karen Brown is the Senator's new Executive Assistant. The 18-year Capitol Hill veteran most recently served as the Office Manager for the Senate Gift Shop. Brown also worked for the Senate Small Business Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. She is originally from Sharon, Pennsylvania, and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administrat… Continue Reading
October 13, 2006
Crapo Regulatory Relief bill signed into law
Washington, DC - A regulatory reform package that will significantly reduce burdensome and redundant regulations in the financial services industry has been signed into law by the President. The Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 (S. 2856), authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, cleared the Senate by unanimous consent and House with an overwhelming approval margin last month. The measure, which takes effect immediately, reduces the regulatory burden on banks, thrift institutions and… Continue Reading
October 04, 2006
Idaho Delegation's Academy Day is this weekend
Washington, DC - The Idaho Congressional Delegation will host the Sixth Annual Service Academy Day in Idaho this weekend on Saturday, October 7th, at two locations in Boise and Coeur d'Alene. Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, and counselors to gather information about the Congressional nomination process for the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and the U.S. Merchant Mar… Continue Reading
October 02, 2006
Crapo: Border Fence Important First Step
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted to approve legislation establishing a plan for more fences and other increased security measures along U.S. borders. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 80 to 19.The Secure Fence Act of 2006 (H.R. 6061) would authorize approximately 700 miles of fencing at certain locations along the U.S. border with Mexico. The legislation would also require the upgrade of physical infrastructure to prevent illegal entries and create more checkpoints, and… Continue Reading
October 02, 2006
Crapo Mourns Passing of Helen Chenoweth-Hage
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued this statement tonight regarding the passing of former Idaho Representative Helen Chenoweth-Hage. Crapo served with Chenoweth-Hage in the U.S. House. â??There will never be another public servant in Idaho like Helen. I served alongside her in the House of Representatives and worked on many issues with her, from fighting federal mandates in North Idaho to fighting for our military at Mountain Home and Gowen Field.â??Idahoans have lost a true cham… Continue Reading
October 02, 2006
Crapo Regulatory Relief Bill Heads To President
Washington, DC â?? As the Senate session wrapped up over the weekend, the U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent a financial services industry package authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Banking Committee. The Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 (S. 2856) reduces the regulatory burden on banks, thrift institutions and credit unions in Idaho and nationwide. The financial institutions industry is among the most heavily regulated industries in the country. Red… Continue Reading
October 02, 2006
Former Idaho DEQ Director Confirmed by Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? The former director for Idahoâ??s Department of Environmental Quality will now join his former boss at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Allred was confirmed early Saturday morning by unanimous consent in the Senate as Assistant Secretary of Lands and will serve under Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Craig commented, "I have known Steve for a number of years and look forward to working with him as the Assistant Secretary of Lands and Minerals. I have found Steve t… Continue Reading
September 30, 2006
House ESA Passage Should Add To Senate Debate
September 30, 2006
Dance Tour Headed Across Idaho
Washington, DC â?? Residents of rural Idaho cities, schools, and tribal areas will get an up-close, personal experience with dance theater and techniques, thanks to a federal grant being announced by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and the Idaho Dance Theater. The National Endowment for the Arts grant for $10,000 will allow members of the Idaho Dance Theater to commence a tour across southern Idaho next month. Crapo is working with the dance company on an additional grant for a northern Idaho tour next… Continue Reading
September 29, 2006
Crapo Co-Sponsors Nuclear Waste Legislation
Washington, DC â?? Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is co-sponsoring a Senate bill that moves up the shipment of spent nuclear waste from Idaho to the Yucca Mountain repository in Nevada. One of the provisions of the bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Pete Domenici (R-New Mexico) would put Idaho waste stored at the Idaho National Laboratory on a fast track for transfer to Yucca. Under the measure, shipments could come years earlier than a 1995 court-mandated deadli… Continue Reading
