News Releases
Crapo on Lake Lowell: If It Isn't Broken, Don't Fix It
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued preliminary recommendations for changes at southwest Idaho's Lake Lowell and Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Under the agency review process, a public comment period will now open regarding the agency's preferred alternative plan for the lake, which is to restrict public access and boating. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement following an initial review of the agency's recommendations: "Lake Lowell… Continue Reading
May 26, 2011
Senators Support Lands, Grazing Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Rural interests contending with federal government red tape and environmental litigation would receive much-needed flexibility and assistance under two separate bills being co-sponsored by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. Crapo and Risch are joining other western senators in introducing the Grazing Improvement Act of 2011, which seeks to provide stability to ranchers and other public land user groups by offering flexibility on grazingpermit renewals. Currently, pe… Continue Reading
May 20, 2011
Crapo Announces Staff Changes in Idaho and Washington
Washington, DC -Idaho Senator Mike Crapo's Washington, D.C., office is undergoing several personnel changes, with four current staff members being promoted following the retirement of his D.C. Chief of Staff Peter Fischer. All of the promotions are effective June 1, 2011. Susan Wheeler, who has worked for Senator Crapo in various capacities since 1992 predating his congressional service, will take Fischer's place as Chief of Staff in the Washington, D.C., office; she is presently his Communica… Continue Reading
May 17, 2011
Killebrew Honored in Resolution, Congressional Statement
Washington, D.C. - Idaho native and baseball Hall of Fame great Harmon Killebrew was honored today before the U.S. Senate in both a Senate Resolution and a Congressional Record Statement authored by the U.S. Senators from Idaho and Minnesota. Killebrew succumbed to esophageal cancer today. The native of Payette, and founder of the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament in Sun Valley, was 74 years old. Along with joining his Idaho colleague Senator Jim Risch and Minnesota Senators Amy Klob… Continue Reading
May 17, 2011
Crapo: Taxpayers Have A Right To Know About Bailouts
Washington, D.C. -Idaho Senator Mike Crapo attempted to bring transparency to taxpayers by requiring that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be included in calculations of the national debt as long as either institution is under conservatorship or receivership. Crapo filed an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. In addition to pointing out the debt increases, the Crapo Amendment would have reestablished the $200 billion bailout cap per entity. Last Christmas … Continue Reading
May 13, 2011
Senators Seek Help for Small Water Systems
Washington, DC - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are reintroducing legislation that would ensure that small drinking water systems have the resources necessary to deliver safe drinking water to consumers while complying with multiple federal regulations. The senators say that smaller municipalities-such as a vast majority of those in Idaho-are facing increased obstacles in complying with federal regulations mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies. "Many… Continue Reading
May 09, 2011
Senators: Are The Costs of Dodd-Frank Being Counted?
Washington, D.C. - With economic questions ranging from obtaining credit to job creation, Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee are seeking Inspectors General (IG) reviews of the economic analyses performed by the regulatory agency charged with implementing the Dodd-Frank Act. The Senators note the rules adopted under the Dodd-Frank Act will have a long-term effect on economic growth; they will affect how consumers and businesses obtain credit, allocate capital, and manage risk. … Continue Reading
May 04, 2011
Delegation Praises Department of Interiorâ??s Move to Delist Wolves
Washington, D.C. - The Idaho Congressional Delegation today praised the actions of the U.S. Department of the Interior to delist the recovered gray wolf in the Northern Rocky Mountains. The decision came after Congressman Mike Simpson, Chairman of the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee, inserted language in the recent continuing resolution to return the gray wolf to state management. "No one can rationally argue that the Rocky Mountain gray wolf is still endangered. Wolf populations i… Continue Reading
May 02, 2011
Crapo Statement on Bin Laden Death
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo released the following statement regarding the death of Osama bin Laden: "Over the last few hours, as I have reviewed the information regarding the death of Osama bin Laden, I share the relief that Americans have expressed. The military action that resulted in his death was impressive and carried out with precision, and we owe eternal gratitude to those who conducted that operation as well as to all those who have served in the war on terrorism for … Continue Reading
April 29, 2011
Crapo Bill Improves Firearms Regulations
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) have introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize and improve operations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). The BATFE Reform and Modernization Act (S. 835) will roll back unnecessary restrictions, correct errors and codify longstanding congressional policies dealing with firearms, clarifying regulations for those who own and sell firearms. The BATFE Reform and Modernization Act li… Continue Reading
April 27, 2011
Crapo Office Travels to Cambridge, Grand View, New Plymouth
Boise - To better assist Idahoans with questions and issues concerning federal agencies and policies, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo's office is increasing its presence in Southwestern Idaho cities. Crapo's staff has begun a regular rotation of remote office hours on behalf of the Senator across the southwest part of the state. Crapo's Regional Director Bryan Ricker will travel to a number of southwest cities and counties on a rotating basis each month. This month, Ricker will be in Owyhee, Payett… Continue Reading
April 14, 2011
Taxpayers Group Credits Crapo's Efforts
Washington, D.C. - The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today presented Idaho Senator Mike Crapo with its "Friend of the Taxpayer Award," for his voting record during the 2010 legislative session. Senators must earn at least a 95 percent score for their votes on NTU's legislative priorities in order to qualify for the award. Crapo finished with a 99 percent score; only two Senators received a higher score for 2010. The scores were based on 142 roll call votes in the Senate. NTU Executive Vic… Continue Reading
April 14, 2011
Idaho Delegation Plans Office Hours In Fairfield
Washington, DC - Staff from the offices of Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Congressman Mike Simpson will be available to Camas Prairie residents during remote office hours on Wednesday, April 21st. Staff from the Congressional offices will be available to discuss casework requests with federal agencies or answer questions. The Congressional staff will be available during two sessions in Hailey. The locations are listed below: Staff for Senator Mike Crapo, Senator Jim Risch, Con… Continue Reading
April 13, 2011
Crapo Statement on President's Fiscal Reform Framework
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees now working with a bipartisan Senate group on plans to reduce the deficit, reacted to President Obama's fiscal reform ideas announced today: "I will continue to work to enact the significant spending reductions and pro-growth tax reform that lowers all individual and corporate rates which will be necessary toprevent an imminent debt crisis."… Continue Reading
April 12, 2011
Bipartisan Group Introduces RECA Amendments Act of 2011
Washington, D.C . -- Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have joined Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and a bipartisan group of senators to introduce the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Amendments of 2011. The Act would provide expanded restitution for Americans sickened from working in uranium mines or living downwind of atomic weapons tests. Other co-sponsors of the bill include Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Mark Udall (D-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO). Companion legislation w… Continue Reading
April 07, 2011
Tribes, Idahoans Benefit from SBA Job Programs
Washington, DC - New private-public partnerships promoted by Idahoans and Idaho tribal leaders are already paying dividends in the form of more than one hundred jobs in north-central Idaho. The job-creating efforts promoted under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Development Program, and supported by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, were the focus of a hearing held today by the Indian Affairs Committee on which Crapo serves. Coeur d'Alene Tribal Chairman Chief Allan provided testimony du… Continue Reading
April 07, 2011
Transportation Bill Improves Efficiency, Savings
Washington, D.C. - With gasoline and diesel prices skyrocketing, those bringing America's goods to market must utilize competitive advantages in order to keep consumer prices as low as possible. That idea is behind the introduction this week of the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) in the U.S. Senate. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, with jurisdiction over transportation issues, is an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan legi… Continue Reading
April 05, 2011
Crapo Reacts to House Budget Proposal
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said the spending reductions outlined by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) provide ideas on immediate steps to reduce the nation's dangerously unsustainable federal debt. Elements of the House proposal have already been a part of discussions in the Senate to craft a long-term fiscal solution, and Crapo says Ryan's proposal brings appropriate attention to the true magnitude of the nation's fiscal problems. "We need to move the di… Continue Reading
April 04, 2011
Crapo: Rail Partnerships Create Jobs, Investment
Washington, DC - The improvement of short line railroads in Idaho is playing a larger role in economic development and job-creating efforts, says Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, who wants a resumption of rail investment incentives in the U.S. Senate. Crapo is the lead Republican sponsor of the Short Line Railroad Investment Act, S. 672, along with Senator John Rockefeller (D-West Virginia). The legislation renews incentives, and therefore jobs, for short lines to invest in track rehabilitation by p… Continue Reading
March 31, 2011
Crapo Honored by High-tech Industry
Washington, D.C. - Long concerned with the nation's rising debt, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is committed to finding common ground in achieving comprehensive deficit-reduction solutions. In recognition of his efforts, the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) presented Crapo with the "Legislator of the Year" award. Micron Technology's Deputy General Counsel, Joel Poppen, presented Crapo with the award in a meeting with representatives of more than a dozen ITI companies. The ITI Legis… Continue Reading
