News Releases
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Calls For Hearing On RECA Amendments Act of 2010
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan group of senators, including Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, today sent a letter to the Judiciary Committee requesting a hearing on the recently introduced Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Amendments of 2010, which would provide expanded restitution for Americans sickened from working in uranium mines or living near atomic weapons tests. The letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Ranking Member Jeff Sessions (R-AL) w… Continue Reading
June 24, 2010
National Nuclear Caucus Proposed
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch will join with Idaho State Representative Erik Simpson of Idaho Falls Saturday to announce plans for a new state and federal initiative to promote the use of clean, safe nuclear power. Simpson's proposal for a National Nuclear Caucus has received attention at both the federal and state levels. A news conference and informational discussion is planned this weekend: Saturday, June 26th 10:15 a.m. University Place 1776 Science Cent… Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Idaho Leaders want Rural Funds Released
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson say county leaders need release of federal funding distributed under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program. In a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, the Idaho leaders joined 33 other members of Congress from both parties asking the Obama Administration to release the funds before the end of this month. "In nearly every meeting I have with county commissioners from Idaho, the issue of PILT… Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
Senate Confirms Wendy Olson As U.S. Attorney
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today voted with the Senate to unanimously confirm Wendy Olson of Boise as Idaho's next U.S. Attorney. Olson was recommended by Congressman Walt Minnick and nominated by the White House in March. Crapo called Olson this morning to congratulate her on the confirmation. "Ms. Olson has a distinguished track record of service already in the Idaho U.S. Attorney's office and I am confident she will be a strong advocate for law enforcement i… Continue Reading
June 16, 2010
Small Business: The Backbone Of The Economy
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as its 2009 Mentor of the Year for its "commitment to mentoring small business." INL was given this honor for its work with small businesses through its Mentor-Protégé Program, which seeks to enhance "the capabilities of small businesses to perform contracts and subcontracts for INL, other DOE Laboratories and federal agencies." There is a very good reason why INL and DOE seek to support and mentor small… Continue Reading
June 16, 2010
Crapo Statement At CIEDRA Hearning
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands and Forest Subcommittee today regarding the Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA) legislation. The legislation originally introduced by Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson received a hearing before the subcommittee today. Crapo and Idaho Senator Jim Risch are sponsoring the bill in the Senate. Thank you, Chairman Johnson, Chairman Wyden and Senator Risch for th… Continue Reading
June 15, 2010
Crapo, Klobuchar Legislation To Protect Consumers From Formaldehyde Passes Senate
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) announced today that their legislation, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, has passed the full Senate. The bipartisan bill will establish national health standards for formaldehyde in composite wood products, protecting consumers from potentially hazardous levels of the chemical. The new standards would apply to both domestic products and foreign imports. "Not only does this legislation protec… Continue Reading
June 15, 2010
Crapo Men's Health Resolution Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - As Father's Day approaches, the U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo designating this week as "National Men's Health Week." The legislation, S. Res. 547, calls for increased awareness and attention to testing that can prevent cancer, heart disease and other ailments that many men often ignore. Crapo, a two-time prostate cancer survivor, has long pushed to improve awareness of men's health issues. Crapo noted that men overall have a s… Continue Reading
June 11, 2010
Crapo: We Must Honor Our Commitment To Victims Of Crime
June 11, 2010
An Energy Policy That Works
Last year at this time, Americans were watching as the price of oil climbed above $120 a barrel. Four dollars a gallon gasoline was causing "pain at the pump," and Americans were pleading with Congress to craft a comprehensive national energy policy that would result in the creation of American jobs, ensure domestic security, and reduce emissions at the lowest cost to the consumer. Despite these calls to action, a year has passed, and we are no closer to an energy policy that will accomplish … Continue Reading
June 10, 2010
Blackfoot River Land Settlement Approved In Committee
Washington, D.C. - Federal legislation introduced by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo to settle land claims along the Blackfoot River in eastern Idaho has been approved by a Senate committee. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs today approved S. 2802, the Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act. Crapo is a member of the committee. The legislation brings to a close years of uncertainty over land adjacent to the Blackfoot River that was cut off by the river when federal flood control projects were unde… Continue Reading
June 10, 2010
Idaho Senators Oppose EPA Rulemaking
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch joined with a bipartisan group of senators in support of a resolution to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases. The resolution, sponsored by Senator Lisa Murkowski and 40 other senators, would throw out the endangerment finding on greenhouse gases and halt new EPA regulations set to take effect next year. A motion to proceed to the resolution failed 47-53. "Allowing any federal agency to unilaterally … Continue Reading
June 08, 2010
Crapo to Discuss Spending Issues With Idahoans
Washington, DC - Senator Mike Crapo will offer Idahoans an update on federal spending, health care, and other issues being debated in Congress during a statewide teleconference tomorrow evening, June 9th. Crapo is inviting Idahoans to participate in his iTownhall meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. Mountain/6:00 p.m. Pacific. To sign up for the iTownhall meeting, please go to Crapo's website, http://crapo.senate.gov and click on the iTownhall icon. You will be directed to send an e-mail reques… Continue Reading
June 08, 2010
Delegation, Mayor Announce TRACON Will Stay
Washington, D.C. - Members of Idaho's Congressional Delegation and Boise Mayor David Bieter announced today that the Boise Airport will retain the TRACON radar control system. During personal telephone calls today to Delegation Members and the Mayor, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the department is dropping plans to co-locate the Boise TRACON with Salt Lake City. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had wanted to move the Boise system because of alleged cost savings, but t… Continue Reading
June 07, 2010
Senators: Potatoes Should Be In Federal Program
Washington, D.C. - A popular federal nutrition program does not offer white potatoes to women, infants and children, and Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch want that changed. The Idahoans are part of a bipartisan group of 19 Senators who have written U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, asking him to include potatoes with other fruits and vegetables offered as part of the federal government's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. The WIC Program makes qualifying foods available for … Continue Reading
June 02, 2010
Crapo Welcomes Summer Interns To D.C.
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo welcomes four Idaho students to Washington, D.C. as they begin serving summer internships on Capitol Hill. • Susan Duff is from Blackfoot and a 2009 graduate of Snake River High School. She is a sophomore at Brigham Young University, studying business management and veterinary science and plans to graduate in 2013. • Caitlin Fuller hails from Coeur d'Alene and is a 2007 graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School. She is a senior at Boise State Univers… Continue Reading
May 28, 2010
Republican Senators Call For Transparency, Accountability In Financial Reform Conference
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Bob Corker (R-TN), and Judd Gregg (R-NH), the Republican Senate conferees on financial reform, today sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) calling for transparency, accountability, and fairness in the upcoming conference committee proceedings. The Senators urged Dodd and Frank to adopt the follo… Continue Reading
May 26, 2010
Collaborative Marks Anniversary With MOU, Funding Announcement
Lewiston - The Clearwater Basin Collaborative, convened by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo in 2008, celebrated its second anniversary today in Lewiston with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) and the potential to create more than 350 jobs with up to $80 million in funding. The co-chairs and members of the project approved the MOU to work with the U.S. Forest Service on specific projects involved with the collaborative. The Idaho project seeks consensus to manage public lands in the Clearwater Basi… Continue Reading
May 25, 2010
Crapo Named To Conference Committee On Financial Reform
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has been named as one of twelve members of the U.S. Senate who will serve on a conference committee on the recently-passed financial regulatory reform bill. Crapo, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, will be part of the bipartisan group attempting to work out differences between the financial reform bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate earlier this year. "As a conferee, I am hopeful that we can find common grou… Continue Reading
May 20, 2010
Crapo To Keynote Relay For Life, Discuss Biomass
Washington, D.C. - Promoting health awareness and early testing has always been a high priority for Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, and he will share his personal story as a cancer survivor during opening ceremonies this Friday for the Kootenai County Relay for Life. The Relay is the largest annual event held by the American Cancer Society in north Idaho. Crapo will join area mayors and leaders during the opening ceremonies and discuss his personal triumph over prostate cancer and his advocacy for ear… Continue Reading
