Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
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Crapo, Risch, Scott Lead Effort to Roll Back SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Tim Scott have taken a stand against the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) climate disclosure rule, introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn it. The senators argue that the rule would impose unnecessary paperwork on public companies, increase costs for consumers, and hinder economic growth.Senator Crapo expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's climate agenda, stating, "We must continue to push back on the Biden Administration’s attempts to use any means necessary to push its...
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Crapo, Colleagues Urge Biden to Open Japanese Market to $100B U.S. Potato Industry
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo and nine Senate colleagues have called on President Joe Biden to take action towards opening the Japanese market to U.S. fresh potatoes. In a letter to the President, the Senators emphasized the importance of addressing the longstanding issue and allowing U.S. grown fresh potatoes to be exported to Japan.“We believe the Prime Minister of Japan’s visit to the United States poses an opportunity to address this longstanding issue and make progress in finally allowing U.S. grown fresh potatoes to be exported to Japan,” the Senators wrote.The U.S....
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Crapo, Risch, Graham Demand Schumer Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Lindsey Graham, along with 40 Republican Senators, have urged Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to proceed with a trial to consider the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a joint statement, the Senators emphasized the urgency of the situation at the southern border, stating, “Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation safer, yet with 7.5 million encounters since President Biden took office, our southern border is a national security...
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Crapo Advocates for Improvements in Medicare Clinician Payment System
Washington D.C.--During a hearing on Medicare clinician payment improvements, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges facing the current system. Crapo opened his remarks by highlighting the critical role Medicare plays in providing healthcare for millions of Americans, stating, "Over the next decade, this population will grow by more than 20 percent."Crapo pointed out that the current Medicare policies may not be sufficient to meet the growing needs of the population, emphasizing the urgency...
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Crapo, Risch, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Fight Invasive Species
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the issue of invasive species through the collection of fees during the boat registration process. The bill, known as the State Boating Act, seeks to reinstate states' authority to collect these fees to fund programs related to aquatic invasive species, boating safety, search and rescue, and other important initiatives.Senator Crapo highlighted the significance of funding for invasive species mitigation, particularly in light of the presence of quagga mussels...
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Crapo, Risch Vote to Stop Biden Admin’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) have voted in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning the Biden Administration’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule. The rule in question sought to require states to measure tailpipe emissions and establish declining targets to reduce emissions from roadway travel. Alongside 48 Senate colleagues, Crapo and Risch co-sponsored this resolution.In a statement, Mike Crapo expressed his concerns, stating, "The Biden Administration continues to push its climate...
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Crapo, Risch, Fulcher to CBP: Return Porthill to Pre-Pandemic Hours
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher, all representing Idaho, have jointly called on U.S. Customs and Border Protections (CBP) to restore the Porthill Port of Entry hours in northern Idaho to their pre-pandemic levels. The current reduced hours have been causing delays in the flow of people and goods, leading to adverse effects on the local economies.In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, the Idaho leaders stated, "We write to again urge the Department of Homeland Security to return the Porthill Port of...
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Crapo, Risch Join Colleagues in Blasting Senate Democrats’ Political Meddling in Oil and Gas Mergers
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with 36 Senate Republican colleagues, have called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a fair and unbiased review of recent oil and gas mergers. This call comes in response to Senate Democrats' requests for the FTC to investigate these mergers based on what the Republicans describe as "misleading and false allegations."In a letter sent to the FTC, the Senate Republicans emphasized the importance of conducting merger reviews based on legal and economic standards that protect consumers. They stated, “As is the case...
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Republican Senators Express Concern Over Biden's Tax Hike on Energy Producers
Washington, D.C.--A group of Republican senators, including Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and John Barrasso, have raised objections to President Biden's proposed tax increases on American energy producers. The senators, along with several of their colleagues, penned a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing their concerns about the impact of the tax hikes on the energy sector.In the letter, the senators criticized the Biden administration for targeting oil, gas, and coal production with $110 billion in tax increases. They warned that these measures would lead...
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Crapo, Risch, Blackburn Criticize Biden Admin’s Digital Trade Decision
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Marsha Blackburn, and several colleagues have expressed their opposition to the United States Trade Representative's decision regarding digital trade at the World Trade Organization. The Senators wrote a letter to President Biden stating that the decision will have negative consequences for American innovators and small businesses.In the letter, the Senators emphasized the importance of maintaining support for long-standing U.S. government positions on digital trade, data localization, and source code. They highlighted the impact that...
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Senators Defend Potatoes as Vegetables Amid Classification Debate
A group of U.S. Senators, including Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Susan Collins, and Michael Bennet, have taken a stand against the potential reclassification of potatoes as a grain instead of a vegetable during the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) process. In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, the Senators emphasized the importance of maintaining potatoes' status as vegetables.Quoting a 2013 National Library of Medicine study, the Senators...
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Crapo, Risch, Scott Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Admin’s Big Government Lending Scheme
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Tim Scott have introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act, aimed at preventing the Biden administration from implementing a plan to have the Small Business Administration (SBA) become a direct lender. This move would force financial institutions like community banks and credit unions into competition with the government.Senator Crapo expressed his concerns, stating, “It is no surprise the Biden administration would like to insert the heavy hand of the federal government into a role community banks and...
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Crapo, Bennet, Baldwin, Moran Introduce Bill to Voluntarily Reduce Methane Emissions from Livestock
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Michael Bennet, Tammy Baldwin, and Jerry Moran have introduced the Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock (EMIT LESS) Act aimed at reducing methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle across family farms and ranches in the United States.Senator Crapo expressed his support for the legislation, stating, “Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of Idaho’s economy. I proudly support this legislation that advances agricultural technology, invests in local ecology and provides hands-on training for the most up-to-date...
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Crapo Sponsors Resolution in Defense of Israel
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, along with Senator Tim Scott and 24 other Senate Republicans, introduced a resolution reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense and condemning recent statements from U.S. lawmakers that interfere in Israel's electoral process. Crapo emphasized his support for Israel, stating, "I remain a strong advocate for Israel’s right to defend itself from existential threats by hostile parties."The resolution aims to uphold the United States' longstanding policy of supporting Israel's inherent right to self-defense, a principle enshrined in various...
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Republican Senators Demand Biden Withdraw Su Nomination
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Cynthia Lummis, along with four other Senate Western Caucus members, have united in a call for President Joe Biden to withdraw Julie Su's nomination as Secretary of Labor. The senators allege that Su's actions as acting secretary have been detrimental to industries in the West.Senator Crapo expressed his concerns, stating, "Julie Su’s nomination has been riddled with issues since day one. The Administration’s attacks under her leadership against industries critical to the West have been harmful to Idaho’s workforce in these...
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Crapo, Manchin, Colleagues File Amendment to Block EPA De Facto EV Mandate
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) have taken a stand against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent finalized rule, known as “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” The senators, along with 10 of their colleagues, filed an amendment to the second Fiscal Year 2024 minibus spending package to block funding for the implementation of this rule."The Biden Administration’s rule on tailpipe emissions sets unrealistic and unachievable standards that...
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Crapo, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan PAST Act to Prevent Horse Soring
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Mark Warner have reintroduced the bipartisan Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act aimed at protecting horses from abusive show practices. The legislation seeks to put an end to the cruel and inhumane practice of horse soring, which involves causing pain to horses' limbs to force an unnatural high-stepping gait. Senator Crapo emphasized the importance of humane treatment for animals and responsible horse training, stating, "Soring is an inhumane practice and the PAST Act would finally end this horrible custom."Senator Warner, highlighting the...
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Senator Crapo Criticizes President's Budget Proposal at Hearing
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) criticized President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal during a hearing with U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.Crapo expressed concerns about the tax implications of the budget, stating, "Tax increases of that magnitude will affect all Americans through lower paychecks and higher household expenses." He highlighted the potential tax increase for households earning less than $400,000 if the tax cuts from the Republicans' Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are not extended.The...
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Crapo Blasts President’s Budget: “Higher Taxes for the Majority to Support Government Subsidies for the Few”
Washington, D.C.--At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) criticized the tax proposals put forth by the President, stating that they would burden American taxpayers. Crapo highlighted the impact of the proposed tax increases, emphasizing that they would slow the economy and affect almost all Americans. He contrasted the President's tax proposals with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed by Republicans, which he credited with contributing to a robust economy.During the hearing, Crapo...
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Crapo Condemns Biden Administration’s Housing Policies Contributing to Record Homelessness
Senator Mike Crapo and seven other Senate Banking Committee Republicans have criticized the Biden Administration for its handling of homelessness, attributing the issue to the administration's policies and unspent funds. In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Senators expressed their concerns regarding the record levels of homelessness and the lack of action taken by the administration.“This surge in homelessness cannot be blamed on a lack of funding for federal housing programs,” stated the Senators in...