News Releases
Crapo Sets Town Hall Meetings for Southwest Idaho
Boise - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is expanding his schedule of town meetings across Idaho later this month in southwest Idaho. The new schedule will have Crapo meeting directly with Idahoans in meetings stretching from Crouch to Wilder and across southwest Idaho's Treasure Valley region. "My plan is to listen to Idahoans at as many town meetings and rural locations as possible when the Senate is not in session," Crapo said. "We are beginning our schedule in the Idaho Panhandle and moving to… Continue Reading
September 29, 2014
Crapo To Hold Town Hall Meetings in Idaho Panhandle During October
Coeur d'Alene - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announces he will hold a series of seven town hall meetings across the Idaho Panhandle in early October. Crapo said his goal is to hear directly from Idahoans on a wide range of federal issues that impact Idaho citizens and local communities. Crapo noted his larger plan is to visit more Idaho towns as his travel in the state permits. He plans on a series of town hall meeting dates in southwest Idaho later in October. Those dates and locations have … Continue Reading
September 23, 2014
Crapo's Land Settlement Act Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - Legislation authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo to settle local land disputes in southeastern Idaho was passed out of the U.S. Senate by unanimous vote before adjournment for the October work period. S. 2040, the Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act, seeks to clear up issues related to the ownership of land and water rights dating back to the 1960s when federal flood control projects were undertaken along the Blackfoot River. "Thebipartisan action taken by the Senate bring… Continue Reading
September 22, 2014
GAO Confirms CFPB Massive Data Collection
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released the results of a comprehensive study confirming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is collecting financial data on up to 600 million consumer credit card accounts, and that the Bureau's privacy and security controls for data collection should be enhanced to reduce the risk of improper collection, use, or release of consumer financial data. The report, requested by U.S. Banking Committee Ranking Mem… Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Crapo, Risch Vote Against Continuing Resolution Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch issued the following statements today after voting against final passage of H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015: "For far too long, Congress has neglected the critical budgetand appropriations process, becoming almost solely reliant on irresponsible stop-gap measures," said Crapo. "With our national debt exceeding $17 trillion, Congress can no longer shirk its responsibility to make the hard dec… Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Crapo, Risch Both Named 'Taxpayers' Friend'
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have earned the rating "Taxpayers' Friend" from the National Taxpayers Union, a nonprofit and nonpartisan citizen group dedicated to lower taxes, limited government and economic freedom. The group issues annual ratings for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and individual members of both chambers. Both Crapo and Risch earned an "A" rating, as did Idaho overall. Other Senate delegations receiving "A" ratings included Ok… Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Crapo, Risch Vote against Obama Proposal to Aid Syrian Rebels
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today voted against President Obama's proposal to provide aid that would arm so-called Syrian "moderate rebels" to combat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This proposal was included as part of the continuing resolution that would fund the government through December 11, 2014. "ISIS poses a very real threat to the United States and our national security," said Crapo. "The President's announced action leaves many questions fo… Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Crapo Welcomes Fall 2014 Interns to Washington, Boise Offices
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo welcomes six new interns in his Boise regional office and his Capitol office in Washington, D.C. These Idaho students will gain firsthand knowledge about the legislative process and the federal government while exploring possible career options. Interns provide critical assistance to the Senator and his staff in serving the people of Idaho by conducting legislative research, providing administrative support, helping in communications operations, attending congressional… Continue Reading
September 16, 2014
Crapo Spring Internships Available
Washington, D.C.-The deadline is rapidly approaching for Idaho's students to apply for internship opportunities in U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's Washington, D.C., office, or one of his six regional offices throughout Idaho. Students have until October 15, to submit an application to be considered for an internship position for the upcoming spring semester. "As a former Capitol Hill intern, I recognize the invaluable role internships play in professional development," said Crapo. "This opportuni… Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Crapo To Host Statewide Tele-Townhall Meeting
Washington, D.C.- Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will host his third tele-townhall meeting of 2014 and is encouraging Idahoans to participate. Crapo will take questions from Idahoans on a variety of topics currently being debated in Congress, including new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency efforts to increase federal control over state waters, the economy and the President's Middle East strategy to defeat ISIS during the hour-long call. The teleforum will take place on Wednesday, September 17, … Continue Reading
September 11, 2014
Crapo On ISIS Threat, 9-11 Anniversary
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement today regarding President Obama's new Middle East strategy to defeat ISIS, noting the continued threat which struck the U.S. on September 11, 2001: "Having repeatedly overlooked the warnings and advice of senior officials and military leaders, President Obama has now signaled that he concedes the dangers posed by ISIS. Going forward, Idahoans and Americans expect a strategy to protect our national security interests, i… Continue Reading
September 08, 2014
Crapo on the Passing of Former Idaho First Lady Jacque Batt
Washington, D.C. -Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement today on the passing of former Idaho First Lady Jacque Batt: "I offer Governor Batt, the family and all those who had the privilege of knowing Jacque my deepest sympathy and kindest thoughts as they remember and celebrate the life of one of Idaho's finest First Ladies. Jacque's kind spirit and effortless ability to lead with grace during her tenure as Idaho's First Lady in the 1990s left an everlasting mark on those who … Continue Reading
September 08, 2014
Crapo, Johnson on Housing Finance Reform Legislation CBO Score
Washington, DC - Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a score for S. 1217, the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013, which estimates a cost savings to the government of $60 billion over a ten-year period. This legislation, drafted by Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Crapo to stabilize the housing finance market and strengthen the economy, passed the Senate Banking Committee in May. "After the housing crisis we experienced, it is clear that our housi… Continue Reading
August 29, 2014
Idaho Delegation Urges Prompt Consideration of Agriculture Disaster Declarations
Twin Falls, Idaho - Heavy and poorly timed August rain storms in the Magic Valley and eastern Idaho have caused significant damage to crops in the region, primarily wheat, barley and hay. For example, the Twin Falls County Emergency Board notes that more than fifty percent of the value of the grain crop has likely been lost due to the rain and economic losses are estimated to exceed $11 million for that county alone. In northern Idaho, a severe hail storm damaged significant acreage of grain o… Continue Reading
August 25, 2014
Crapo Veterans Survey Passes 700 Mark
Washington, D.C. - More than 700 veterans, their family members and friends, have now responded to a new effort to gather information about veterans care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal programs administered in Idaho. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced the survey on August 5 th and it runs through the end of September. Crapo has met personally with hundreds of veterans and veterans advocacy groups during the August state work period in Idaho. "We have v… Continue Reading
August 21, 2014
Crapo to Present WW II Veteran With Spirit of Freedom Award; Keynote Economic Development Conference
Idaho Falls - A veteran of World War II, Quentin Murdock, will receive the Spirit of Freedom Award during a ceremony at the Idaho Veterans Home in Pocatello next Wednesday. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will present the award while donating a U.S. flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol at the veterans' recognition event. In Twin Falls, Crapo will note the individual contributions to veterans care by presenting his Spirit of Idaho Award to volunteers with Hospice Visions during a reco… Continue Reading
August 15, 2014
Affordable Wood Stove Heat May Be In Jeopardy
Rathdrum - Many Idahoans and Northwest residents heat their homes with wood and wood stoves, but that affordable heating source may soon become complicated because of newly proposed federal regulations. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will meet with the owner of Idaho-based Kuma Stoves Monday, August 18, 2014, to discuss the new regulations and their effect on consumers. Kuma Stoves is an Idaho family-owned manufacturer of wood stoves using all-American parts, including doors produced at a foundry in… Continue Reading
August 15, 2014
Crapo Staff Plan Office Hours In Nez Perce, Craigmont and Winchester August 20th
Lewiston - To better assist Idahoans with questions and issues concerning federal agencies and policies, staff members representing Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will hold office hours in Nezperce, Craigmont and Winchester August 20th. Staff members from Crapo's Lewiston office will be available to assist Idahoans with any questions or problems related to federal agencies or with problems regarding federal programs. Crapo Remote Office Hours schedule: Wednesday, August … Continue Reading
August 13, 2014
Crapo to Note Water Collaboration in Lewiston, Celebrate Solar Progress in Sandpoint
Lewiston - A collaborative effort to conserve water, assist species and encourage consensus between government agencies will be celebrated Friday as leaders join in Lewiston to mark the Lower Clearwater Exchange Project Agreement (LCEP). The historic agreement between water users, the Nez Perce Tribe; city, county and state leaders, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and members of Idaho's Congressional Delegation averts legal action and settles water allotment questions in the Lewiston Orchards a… Continue Reading
August 08, 2014
Vietnam Veteran Waits 45 Years; To Receive Purple Heart Monday
Boise - A Boise Vietnam veteran has waited 45 years for the rightful honors he will receive on Monday when Idaho Senator Mike Crapo presents him with the Purple Heart for bravery in service and six other military awards. Ronald Wilke is an Army veteran who was wounded during an ambush attack shortly after he was stationed in Vietnam in 1969. He was hospitalized for more than a month while recovering from his injuries. Joining Wilke during Monday's event at the Idaho State Veterans Home is f… Continue Reading
