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November 05, 2013
With EU Trade Talks Next Week, Crapo, Cantwell Seek to Expand Access for American Apples and Pears
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Obama Administration prepares for trade talks set to begin next week with European authorities, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Maria Cantwell... Continue Reading -
November 01, 2013
Crapo Co-Sponsors Anti-Shutdown Bill
Washington, D.C. - Future federal government shutdowns over funding disagreements will result in smaller government, not shutdowns of government, under legislation... Continue Reading -
November 01, 2013
Crapo, Risch Call for Immediate Release of Pastor Saeed Abedini
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch were joined by their Senate colleagues Rand Paul (R-KY) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in authoring a resolution calling... Continue Reading -
October 31, 2013
Senators Seek Pea, Lentil, Bean Focus in New Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. - Students and farmers could benefit from a new federal initiative supported by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington). The... Continue Reading -
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are co-sponsoring a measureknown as the "If You Like Your Health Plan, You Can Keep It Act." During the debate over... Continue Reading
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October 30, 2013
Crapo: Budget Conference Committee Must Result in Strong Budget Enforcement Process
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the Budget Committee and a conferee to the Senate-House Budget Conference Committee, delivered an opening statement at... Continue Reading -
October 29, 2013
Crapo Supports Resolution Disapproving of Federal Debt
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate today rejected S.J. Res. 26, a resolution to disapprove of the president's exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit and increase the... Continue Reading -
October 18, 2013
Deadline Approaching for U.S. Military Academy Applications
Washington, D.C. - With the government shutdown now concluded, Members of Idaho's Congressional Delegation are reminding Idahoans that the deadline for submitting applications... Continue Reading -
Washington, D.C. - Due to the government shutdown during the first few weeks of October,Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced today that he will extend the application deadline... Continue Reading
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October 17, 2013
Crapo Appointed To Budget Conference Committee
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, has been named as one of the twenty-one senators of the U.S. Senate who will serve... Continue Reading -
October 16, 2013
Crapo, Risch Oppose Debt Ceiling and Government Funding Deal
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voted against legislation to delay the nation's borrowing limit until February 7, 2014, and temporarily fund... Continue Reading -
"Secretary Lew said, 'We've made progress on our overall debt crisis in the past few years, and I think that we can continue to work on those kinds of steps if you will... Continue Reading
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October 09, 2013
Crapo on Yellen Nomination for Fed Chair
Washington, D.C. - Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement regarding the expected nomination of Janet L. Yellen to serve as... Continue Reading -
October 04, 2013
Idaho Delegation Postpones Service Academy Day
Washington, D.C. - The Idaho Congressional Delegation postponed the 2013 Service Academy Day that was previously scheduled for Sat., Oct. 5 at Gowen Field, Boise, ID. Notice... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2013
Crapo, Risch Join In Mourning Loss Of Cenarrusa
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch released the following statement after learning of the passing of long-time Idaho Secretary of State, Pete... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2013
Crapo Votes To Delay Obamacare One Year
Washington, D.C. - Today, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo voted to protect a provision in the government funding continuing resolution (CR) that would fully delay Obamacare for one... Continue Reading -
September 27, 2013
Crapo Votes Against U.S. Senate Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, a member of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, voted against final passage of the Senate Continuing Resolution (CR). The vote was... Continue Reading -
September 27, 2013
Crapo And Risch Vote Against Obamacareâ??Again
Washington, D.C. - Today, Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voted against cloture on the House-passed Continuing Resolution (CR), saying they disagree with Senate... Continue Reading -
September 27, 2013
Crapo on FHA Taxpayer-Funded Bailout
Washington, D.C. - Responding to a notice from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today indicating that it will require a nearly $2 billion taxpayer-funded bailout this... Continue Reading -
September 26, 2013
Crapo Welcomes Fall Interns To D.C. And Local Idaho Offices
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo welcomes seven new interns to his local Idaho and Washington, D.C., offices to learn more about Congress, the federal government... Continue Reading