News Releases
Crapo Welcomes New Interns for Spring Term
Washington, D.C.--Two interns have joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C., and Boise offices for the spring term. "No doubt, the interns joining my office this spring are experiencing a number of historic events, all while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present daily challenges across our country," said Crapo. "Each of these individuals have expressed a commitment to public service and have risen to the continued challenges of a working environment of social distancin… Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
Crapo and Risch Introduce Bill to Block Biden Energy Ban
Washington, D.C.,--Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) to introduce the Protecting our Wealth of Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2021. The POWER Act, co-sponsored by a quarter of the U.S. Senate, would prohibit the president or his secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture and Energy departments from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters without Congressional approval. "Energy and minera… Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
Crapo and Risch: A Return to Obama WOTUS Rule Would Impede States’ Rights, Hurt Farmers and Ranchers
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to introduce a Senate resolution affirming the need to uphold the Trump administration's Navigable Waters Protection rule, which replaced the misguided Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that gave the federal government unprecedented power over Idaho's land and water. "For years, I have pushed back against extreme levels of federal overreach, including the Obama-Biden WOTU… Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
Crapo Announces 2021 Academy Nominations
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the nomination of 52 young Idahoans to the nation's military academies. The U.S. service academies will review the students' applications and make final decisions on admittance. Eight students received nominations to more than one academy. "The U.S. military academies are filled with top-tier students from across the nation who have expressed a deep commitment to country and service," said Crapo. "Idaho has many promising young l… Continue Reading
January 26, 2021
Idaho Delegation Introduces Legislation to Split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and add a Federal Judge to Idaho
Washington, D.C.--The Idaho Congressional Delegation introduced legislation to address the federal judicial crisis in Idaho. H.R. 320 and its Senate companion would split the Ninth Circuit Court into two circuits. The new Ninth Circuit would be composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit would be composed of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Every few decades, Congress must exercise its Cons… Continue Reading
January 25, 2021
Crapo, Risch Join Bipartisan Bill to Award Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON --Idaho's two U.S. Senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 Senators in introducing legislation to award Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal to honor him for his heroic actions on January 6, 2021. Goodman, a U.S. Capitol Police officer, confronted rioters in the Capitol, delaying their access to the Senate chamber and protecting the lives of those inside as they continued to evacuate. Actions similar to Officer Goodman's were undertaken… Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
Crapo, Colleagues Re-Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and others to reintroduce a constitutional amendment that would limit the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to nine justices. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) also c… Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
Idaho Senators Will Introduce Bill to Keep Keystone XL Pipeline Construction Moving Forward
Washington, D.C.--Following President Biden's executive order blocking construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, Idaho's two U.S. Senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, announced they will join Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana) and several western senators in introducing legislation to authorize the continued construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Other cosponsors of the legislation will include Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), James Inhofe (… Continue Reading
January 06, 2021
Crapo Statement on January 6 Joint Session of Congress
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement with regard to the January 6, 2021, Joint Session of Congress to record the Electoral College votes from November's presidential election: "I stand by the First Amendment rights of Americans to peaceably assemble and demand redress for their grievances. What we witnessed at the U.S. Capitol today was not peaceful; such violence is wholly unacceptable. All perpetrators should be prosecuted to the fullest exte… Continue Reading
January 05, 2021
Crapo, Risch Submit Idaho Committee’s Recommended Standards for Fair and Honest Elections to Congressional Record
Washington, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senators for Idaho Mike Crapo and Jim Risch issued the following joint statement commending efforts of the Idaho Citizens Committee for Election Integrity and its recommended standards for fair and honest elections: "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Further loss of confidence in our electoral system would be catastrophic for our country. It is imperative that Congress moves quickly to convene a commission to study irregularities in th… Continue Reading
January 04, 2021
Crapo Highlights First Year of #MILITARYMONDAY Honorees
Washington, D.C.--Since Veterans Day 2019, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has honored 14 Idaho veterans and servicemembers in a social media campaign he launched called, "Military Monday." Idaho is home to many veterans and currently-serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demonstrated exemplary military service during their careers. "Idaho's veterans and servicemembers have a profound commitment to our community and nation," said Crapo. "I am honored to have shared these heroic … Continue Reading
December 22, 2020
Crapo, Wyden Short Line Rail Efforts Included in End-Of-Year Package
Washington, D.C.--A long-term, bipartisan effort by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) to permanently extend a critical tax credit used to repair and upgrade short line railroads was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 omnibus package. "Access to affordable and reliable options for transporting goods to markets is an important part of Idaho small businesses' success and ability to grow and innovate," said Crapo. "All over the country, short line railroads act almos… Continue Reading
December 21, 2020
Crapo Supports New COVID Assistance, Government Funding
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement today after voting in support of an additional round of coronavirus relief legislation and an end-of-year funding package that will keep the federal government open for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021: "The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across our nation for many months. The relief package we passed today may not include a perfect wish list of items for either side of the political spectrum. But i… Continue Reading
December 19, 2020
Crapo, Klobuchar Robocall Bill Passes Senate
Washington, D.C.--Today, the Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota)'s legislation to help stop unwanted robocalls. Crapo and Klobuchar introduced S. 2204, the Data Analytics Robocall Technology (DART) Act on July 23, 2019. The DART Act would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report to Congress on the effectiveness of call blocking programs. "The Senate's passage of the DART Act further proves our ongoing work and comm… Continue Reading
December 17, 2020
Crapo, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Receive Coverage for Cancer Detection Technologies
Washington, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) introduced S. 5051, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which would provide Medicare coverage for screening tests to save lives and costs to the health care system. The bipartisan legislation would ensure Medicare beneficiaries have coverage for innovative tests that can detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms develop. … Continue Reading
December 11, 2020
Crapo, Risch Support 60th Defense Authorization
Washington, D.C.--Idaho's two U.S. Senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This is the 60th consecutive year Congress has fulfilled its constitutional duty to "provide for the common defense." "For the 60th consecutive year, Congress has passed the NDAA to provide the heroes of our Armed Forces the tools necessary to defend our country from authoritarian regimes across the globe," said Crapo… Continue Reading
December 11, 2020
Federal Action on Dairy Trade Case Announced Following Crapo Request
Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will take enforcement actions over charges that Idaho and other U.S. dairy producers are denied proper access to markets in Canada. The decision follows requests led by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and colleagues in the Senate. The actions initiated by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer would be the first enforcement steps by the U.S. under the United States-Mexi… Continue Reading
December 09, 2020
Idaho Delegation Welcomes Boise River Basin Feasibility Report
Washington, D.C.--Today, the Idaho Delegation praised the Bureau of Reclamation's final Boise River Basin Feasibility Report, which addresses potential increases to water storage capacity in the Boise River System needed to accommodate the Treasure Valley's rapid growth. The Secretary of the Interior determined the proposed plan to raise the dam crest of Anderson Ranch Dam six feet for an additional 29,000 acre-feet of storage capacity meets the requirements of Section 4007 of the Water Infrast… Continue Reading
December 08, 2020
Crapo Joins Holiday Revival of Risch-led Initiative to Help Idaho Small Businesses
Washington, D.C.--With the 2020 holiday season upon us, Idaho's small businesses face a critical next several weeks. Many small businesses rely upon the revenue generated by the holiday shopping season to keep their doors open, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the stakes are at their highest. In an effort to support Idaho's small businesses, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch's (R-Idaho) launch of the Support Local Gems: All Season Long initiative. Support Local Gems: A… Continue Reading
December 08, 2020
Crapo: Collaboration Brings Results
Washington, D.C.--Yesterday, in a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted successful collaborative processes underway in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to improve the health of the Forests. He urged continued collaborative efforts nationwide to address often contentious natural resources challenges and enactment of bipartisan legislation to increase active management of federal forests, cut red tape, reduce frivolous litigation and advanc… Continue Reading
