Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
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Crapo, Risch, Fulcher Push U.S. Fish and Wildlife to Change Flawed, Harmful Endangered Species Listings
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher have raised concerns regarding the flawed and harmful endangered species listings under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In a joint letter addressed to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Martha Williams, the Members expressed the need for the agency to reevaluate its use of distinct population segments in the Endangered Species Act listings.The Members highlighted the negative impacts of these listings, stating, "These legally and biologically flawed listings...
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on SSA FY 2025 Budget
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) addressed the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the Social Security Administration (SSA) at a hearing with Commissioner Martin O’Malley.Crapo opened his remarks by thanking Senator Wyden and Commissioner O’Malley for their presence, emphasizing the importance of discussing the SSA's budget. He acknowledged Commissioner O’Malley's commitment to improving customer service within the SSA during his nomination hearing.Throughout the hearing, Crapo expressed his interest in...
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Crapo, Risch, Barrasso Pushback on Biden Effort to Harm Apprenticeship System
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and John Barrasso have raised concerns over the Biden Administration's proposed changes to the National Apprenticeship System. In a joint statement, the Senators expressed their opposition to the "the National Apprenticeship System Enhancements" rule, which they believe would impose unnecessary regulatory burdens on apprenticeship programs across the country.According to the Senators, the proposed rule would introduce rigid requirements for on-the-job and classroom training hours, potentially leading to the termination of non-union...
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Crapo, Risch, McConnell Push back on EPA’s Regulatory Overkill
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, are leading an effort to oppose the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new rule tightening fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standards. McConnell and 45 Senate Republicans have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to prevent the EPA from enforcing this regulation.Senator Crapo expressed his concern, stating, "The United States has some of the cleanest air in the world and continues to make strong progress on many fronts to reduce its emissions footprint. Yet,...
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Crapo, Wyden Call for Swift Passage of Bipartisan PBM Reforms
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) are urging for the swift passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their practices that contribute to the rising costs of prescription drugs and threaten the existence of pharmacies nationwide.In a joint effort, Senators Crapo and Wyden emphasized the need for PBM reform during a press conference, where they were supported by pharmacy and patient advocates. Crapo highlighted the urgency by stating, "Congress must pass our...
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Crapo Joins Bill Blocking Biden’s Misguided Forestry Plan
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has joined his colleagues in introducing a bill aimed at ensuring that state and local land managers have a say in protecting the country's old growth forests. The legislation is designed to block a U.S. Forest Service policy that has been criticized for hindering local and state forestry initiatives without taking into account the specific conditions of forests nationwide.Crapo expressed his concern about the U.S. Forest Service's proposed Old Growth Plan Amendment, stating that it was developed without adequate input from state or local...
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Crapo Criticizes HHS Budget for Failing to Address Key Healthcare Concerns
Washington, D.C.--At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing, Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) expressed disappointment with the President's fiscal year 2025 Health and Human Services (HHS) budget for not addressing crucial healthcare issues affecting Americans. Crapo raised concerns about the absence of bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs for seniors with chronic conditions and generating taxpayer savings.During the hearing with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Crapo highlighted the importance of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform, improving...
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on HHS FY 2025 Budget
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo delivered a comprehensive statement at a hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.Crapo commended the bipartisan efforts of the Finance Committee over the past year in addressing various health care challenges. He highlighted the Committee's initiatives, such as pharmacy benefit manager reforms and mental health proposals, which aimed at improving access to critical services for patients, particularly...
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Crapo, Risch, Budd, Britt Introduce Laken Riley Act
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Ted Budd, and Katie Britt have introduced the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at addressing illegal alien crimes in the United States. The legislation, named after 22-year-old Laken Riley who was tragically murdered by an illegal alien, seeks to hold accountable those who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses.Crapo expressed frustration, stating, “It is infuriating that Laken’s death was preventable if not for the lax immigration and crime policies of the Biden Administration.”Risch highlighted the impact of open...
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Crapo, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Demanding the Biden Administration Increase Agricultural Exports
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Finance Committee member John Thune (R-South Dakota), and U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Arkansas) have spearheaded a call for the Biden Administration to boost agricultural exports from the United States.In a letter signed by 18 senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, and Chuck Grassley, the lawmakers expressed their concerns over the decline in U.S. agricultural exports. They attributed this trend to an ineffective U.S. trade...
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Crapo, Smith: Biden Administration Should Negotiate a Better Global Tax Deal for America
Washington D.C.--The United States could face significant revenue losses under the current global tax deal negotiations being handled by the Biden Administration, as reported by the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT). The analysis indicates that a substantial portion of the profits subject to reallocation under the OECD's Pillar One plan would originate from U.S.-based companies.In response to these findings, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. House Ways & Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Missouri) have jointly...
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Crapo, Risch Block SEC Emissions Requirement that Would Burden Farmers and Ranchers
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have successfully prevented the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from enforcing a requirement that would have mandated companies to report supply chain emissions. The Senators expressed their satisfaction with the decision, emphasizing the potential adverse impact on farmers and ranchers.Crapo criticized the attempted regulation by stating, “Because Democrats in Congress have been unable to enact radical climate policy through legislation, unelected bureaucrats in the Biden Administration have attempted to...
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Senator Mike Crapo Advocates for Pro-Growth Tax Policies and Domestic Manufacturing at Hearing
Senator Mike Crapo, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, highlighted the importance of tax policies and domestic manufacturing during a hearing titled “American Made: Growing U.S. Manufacturing Through the Tax Code.”President Biden's tax proposals were a focal point of discussion, with Crapo expressing concerns about the potential impact on American manufacturers. Quoting Biden, Crapo remarked, "During last Thursday’s State of the Union address, using ‘fair share’ rhetoric, President Biden laid out his plans for making American manufacturers more competitive:...
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Crapo Joins Colleagues in Urging Departments of Defense, Labor & Education to Highlight Military Career Options
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo and a group of colleagues have come together to urge the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Ashish Vazirani, to promote collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Labor in highlighting military service as a valuable career option.In a joint letter, the Senators emphasized the importance of providing students with information about various career paths, including military enlistment. The letter stated, “We feel that our schools must have insight into...
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Crapo and Colleagues Call for Freeze on Adverse Effect Wage Rate to Protect Agriculture Independence
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and 15 Senate colleagues have taken a stand to address the escalating Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) that is putting pressure on American agriculture. In a letter to Senate leadership, the group urged for a freeze on the AEWR in order to support farmers and ranchers across the country.“The increasing cost of labor for agriculture producers is unsustainable,” the Senators expressed in their letter. They highlighted that the national average AEWR is set to reach $17.55 in 2024, marking a 5.6 percent increase from the previous year and more...
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Crapo: All-Or-Nothing Spending is Irresponsible
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has voiced his concerns about the approach taken by Congress in handling the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. In a statement, Crapo emphasized the drawbacks of bundling multiple appropriations bills together without thorough consideration, stating that it leads to supporting both wasteful and beneficial policies without discrimination.Crapo criticized the practice of pushing through spending packages without allowing for a comprehensive amendment process, which he described as irresponsible. He highlighted the...
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Idaho Students Shine in United States Senate Youth Program
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho expressed his pride in the state's young leaders, Alyson Reed and AnnMarie Wolfley, who were selected to participate in the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Senator Crapo commended the students, stating, "Idaho is home to many exceptional young leaders. Alyson and AnnMarie have risen to the top and demonstrated a strong commitment to bettering the communities around them."Alyson Reed, a senior at North Gem High School, has a track record of leadership and community service. She is described as someone who has...
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Crapo on State of the Union: Shirked Responsibilities and Lack of Accountability
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) critiqued President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address, highlighting what he perceives as a lack of accountability and a failure to address the challenges faced by Americans.Crapo accused President Biden of painting an overly optimistic picture of his performance while disregarding the harsh realities and struggles of the American people. According to Crapo, the President's words lacked accountability as he shifted responsibility onto others for his own failed actions. Crapo asserted, "In reality, the state of...
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Crapo Announces Idaho Downwinder as Guest to State of the Union
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has announced that Tona Henderson, head of the Idaho Downwinders, will be his guest at the 2024 State of the Union. Henderson has been a vocal advocate for expanding the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include Idaho victims of above-ground nuclear weapons testing fallout from the 1950s and 1960s.In a statement, Senator Crapo expressed his appreciation for Henderson's dedication to the cause, stating, “Tona has been a tireless advocate for Idaho Downwinders and our work in Congress to ensure all victims of Cold War era...
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Legislative Fix Introduced in U.S. Senate to Ensure Boise, Lewiston, Pocatello Veterans Facility Updates Move Forward
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, along with Senator Jim Risch and John Boozman, has introduced the Waiving Arbitrary and Inconsistent Veteran home Eligibility Requirements (WAIVER) Act to address the issue of delays in updating veterans' facilities in Idaho and across the nation. The legislation aims to ensure that projects intended to benefit veterans can move forward without unnecessary interruptions.Senator Crapo emphasized the importance of the WAIVER Act, stating, "America’s veterans have given everything to preserve our freedom. Arbitrary delays to updating the facilities...