Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
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Recent News About Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
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Crapo Statement at Treasury, Social Security Advisory Board Nominations Hearing
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered a statement at a hearing to consider the nominations of Corey Anne Tellez to be the Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, and Andrew G. Biggs, Kathryn Rose Lang, and Sharon Beth Lewis to be Members of the Social Security Advisory Board.Crapo began by acknowledging the nominees and expressing his gratitude for their willingness to serve. He then focused on Corey Anne Tellez, the nominee for Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs at the Treasury...
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Crapo Joins Bill to Defund Pro-Hamas UN group and Divert Funds to Build Border Wall
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, along with several other Republican senators, has co-sponsored a bill aimed at permanently banning U.S. funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also seeks to redirect unspent U.S. UNRWA funding towards the construction of a border wall along America's southern border.Crapo expressed concern about the Biden Administration's failure to address illegal border crossings and its funding of organizations involved in attacking America's greatest ally in the Middle East. He...
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Crapo Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has released a statement in honor of the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In his statement, Crapo remembers the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazi hatred programs.Crapo acknowledges the unfortunate reality that Jewish hate still exists in the world today, emphasizing the need to act on the principle of "Never Again." He points to the rise of national and global antisemitic behavior following the Hamas...
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Crapo, Colleagues Blast Biden Administration for Playing Politics with U.S. Energy
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and 25 Republican Senate colleagues have criticized the Biden Administration for halting pending non-free trade agreement (FTA) export permit applications. The decision was made at the request of the radical climate lobby. In a letter addressed to President Biden and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the senators expressed concern about the Administration's move to re-evaluate the criteria for approving permits for liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects.The senators emphasized the potential negative...
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Crapo, Coons, Tillis, Carper Urge Administration to Reject TRIPS waiver
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee Members Chris Coons (D-Delaware), Tom Carper (D-Delaware), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) have written a letter to President Biden, urging him to reject the proposal before the World Trade Organization (WTO) that would waive intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics. The lawmakers argue that waiving these protections could have unintended consequences for the development of new treatments for dangerous diseases, while doing little to improve...
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Crapo, Wyden Release Plan to Prevent and Mitigate Generic Drug Shortages
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) have announced their commitment to bipartisan health care legislation aimed at preventing and mitigating shortages of critical generic drugs used by patients and providers in the United States. The senators have released a white paper outlining concerns raised by experts during a Finance Committee hearing and exploring potential solutions through modifications to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.Crapo emphasizes the urgency of addressing the issue, stating that the recent...
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Crapo, Risch, Hagerty Introduce Legislation to Include Citizenship Question on Census
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Bill Hagerty have introduced legislation to ensure that the census accurately counts only legal citizens for Congressional districts and the Electoral College map. The proposed legislation aims to address the current method of counting illegal immigrants, which is seen as a perverse incentive for open borders and a boost to the political power of states and municipalities that attract or incentivize illegal migrants.Senator Crapo highlights that "playing an active role in our nation's democratic process is a benefit of U.S....
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Crapo Announces 2024 Military Academy Nominations
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho has announced the nomination of 23 young Idahoans to the nation's military academies. The nominations include candidates for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The students' applications will now be reviewed by the respective academies, which will make the final decisions on admittance.Senator Crapo emphasized the importance of military academies in producing future military leaders who are equipped to protect the country against threats both at home and abroad. He...
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Crapo, Cruz, Walberg Lead Bicameral Call for Biden Admin to Withdraw EV Mandate
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg have led a group of 120 colleagues in calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. In a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), they argue that the proposed standards do not comply with federal law and would effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) and a phase-out of gas-powered cars and trucks.The lawmakers express their concern...
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Crapo Welcomes Five Interns for Spring 2024 Term
Five interns have joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C., and Boise offices for the spring 2024 term. Crapo expressed his enthusiasm for the new interns, stating, “Each internship term brings students into my Washington, D.C., and state offices to gain real-world skills in the legislative process, communications and public service at the federal level. With a new class of interns, it is exciting to see so many young people grow and prosper in public service as they assist the people of Idaho.”In the Washington, D.C. office, three interns have taken up...
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Crapo, Risch, Fulcher Call Out EPA Failure to Elicit Community Feedback on Cinnabar Mine Superfund Designation
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher, have raised concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) failure to gather community input on the potential Superfund designation of Idaho's Cinnabar Mine. In a letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the lawmakers expressed their worries about the agency's lack of public outreach and failure to visit the site in the past five years.The Cinnabar Mine, located in Valley County, was a former mercury mine. The EPA is seeking to designate it as a Superfund site,...
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Crapo, Colleagues Renew Push for Regulators to Abandon Basel III Endgame
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho and his Republican colleagues on the Senate Banking Committee have called on financial regulators to withdraw the Basel III Endgame proposal to raise bank capital requirements. In a letter addressed to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu, the Senators expressed their concerns about the lack of a thorough economic analysis justifying the proposal's merits and its potential impact on access to credit.The Senators...
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Crapo, Risch, Rubio Demand Attorney General Investigate Pro-Hamas Vandalization of Veterans Cemetery
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) have called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to initiate an investigation into the disgraceful act of vandalism at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. The cemetery, which serves as the final resting place for over 80,000 veterans, was defaced by pro-Hamas criminals who spray-painted the words "INTIFADA" and "FREE GAZA" on its grounds.In a joint letter, the Senators expressed their outrage and urged for swift action to bring those responsible to justice. They...
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Crapo Leads Bicameral Push in Congress to Stop Biden’s Comply-or-Die Electric Vehicle Mandates
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. Representative John James are leading a bicameral effort to push back against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light duty trucks. In a letter signed by 89 other members of Congress, they are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to use the power of the purse to defund the unrealistic NHTSA CAFE standards proposal.The proposed comply-or-die electric vehicle (EV) mandate is facing criticism for...
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Crapo, Colleagues Call on Ag Committee Leadership to Address Long-Term Drought in Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, along with a bipartisan group of senators, has called on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry to address the long-term drought crisis in the upcoming Farm Bill. The senators emphasized the devastating impact of severe drought on rural communities and the need for support measures to mitigate its effects.In a letter addressed to the committee's leadership, the senators highlighted the crucial role of agriculture as the economic backbone of rural areas. They emphasized that prolonged droughts have led to diminishing crop...
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Crapo Recognizes Fourth Year of #MilitaryMonday Honorees
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has recently completed his fourth year of honoring Idaho veterans and servicemembers through his social media campaign called "Military Monday." Since Veterans Day 2019, Senator Crapo has recognized 50 Idaho veterans and currently-serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demonstrated exceptional military service.The campaign, which expanded in 2023 to include Idaho heroes Missing in Action (MIA), aims to show appreciation and respect for the sacrifices made by Idahoans in service to their country. Senator Crapo...
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Crapo Joins Resolution to Commend Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has joined Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tim Kaine (D-Virgina) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to commend Taiwan for its unwavering commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution comes ahead of Taiwan's upcoming presidential and legislative elections scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024.Crapo emphasized the importance of supporting Taiwan and its vibrant democracy, stating, "Supporting ties with Taiwan and its vibrant...
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Crapo, Risch, Scott Demand Biden Admin Delay Red-Tape Rule Detrimental to Small Businesses
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Rick Scott, along with U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry and 76 of their colleagues, have written a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Andrea Gacki, urging the Biden administration to delay the implementation of new reporting requirements for small businesses. The letter expresses concerns about the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), stating...
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Crapo, Risch, Wyden Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Ron Wyden have expressed their appreciation for the Senate's approval of bipartisan legislation that designates U.S. Highway 20 between Newport, Oregon, and New England as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." The senators believe that this designation is a fitting tribute to the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award for valor.Senator Crapo emphasized the significance of the Medal of Honor, stating, "The Medal of Honor represents the determination and courage of those who acted far...
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Crapo, Risch, Braun Introduce Bill to Hold ATF Accountable, Give Certainty to Gun Owners and Manufacturers
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Mike Braun have introduced the ATF Accountability Act, a bill aimed at providing transparency to gun owners and manufacturers regarding the rules set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill addresses the secretive classification review process conducted by the ATF, which determines whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act and currently refuses to release final public rules regarding classification. This lack of transparency has created significant...