Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
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Recent News About Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
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Idaho leaders respond to BLM's final plan on greater sage-grouse amendments
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, and Governor Brad Little have issued a joint statement regarding the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Resource Management Plan for the Greater...
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Senators criticize Biden-Harris Administration over immigration policy
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho has joined forces with fellow Republican Senator Jim Risch and other Senate colleagues to address concerns regarding the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of immigration policies.
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Lawmakers respond to Biden administration's Taiwan tax relief plan
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo and U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith have expressed their views on the Biden Administration's recent announcement regarding Taiwan double-tax relief.
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Crapo and colleagues propose bill halting US funds for UN agencies restricting Israel
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both representing Idaho, have announced plans to introduce the Stand with Israel Act in November.
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Crapo and Risch introduce bill against FTC's proposed car-buying regulations
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both Republicans from Idaho, have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing what they describe as excessive regulation in the automotive retail sector.
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Idaho delegation urges action against fentanyl flow at southern border
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, have called on the Biden-Harris Administration to address its handling of fentanyl trafficking into Idaho through the southern border. The delegation criticizes what they describe as lax border policies that have allowed significant amounts of fentanyl to enter the United States.
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Idaho senators oppose federal vehicle emission rules in court
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have joined a group of lawmakers in filing an amicus brief urging an Appeals Court to uphold a District Court's decision against a federal rule on greenhouse gas emissions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) had issued a rule in November 2023, mandating state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations to measure emissions from vehicles and set reduction targets. This rule is seen as burdensome by some states, including Idaho, which argues it would redirect funds from essential infrastructure...
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Crapo presents Spirit of Idaho Award to long-time hospital volunteer
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo has recognized Phyllis Scheffler, a resident of Iona, with the Spirit of Idaho Award for her extensive volunteer work at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC). Scheffler has dedicated over 40 years to volunteering at the hospital, amassing more than 10,000 hours of service.
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Senator Crapo introduces resolution remembering October 7 attack on Israel
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, along with 48 Senate colleagues, has introduced a Senate Resolution to commemorate the attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. In his statement marking the one-year anniversary of the event, Crapo expressed his support for Israel and condemned the actions of Hamas.
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Senators urge Biden-Harris administration on DNA collection compliance
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both from Idaho, have joined forces with Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and a group of 31 other lawmakers to urge President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to enforce the collection of DNA samples from every immigrant encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This demand aligns with the stipulations set forth in the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005.
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Biden-Harris Medicare policy projected to cost taxpayers billions in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its analysis of a Biden-Harris administration program aimed at addressing the shortcomings of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to CBO estimates, this initiative will cost taxpayers an estimated $7 billion in 2025, including $2 billion in additional interest on national debt. The report also suggests that changes to seniors' prescription drug coverage could result in up to $20 billion more in costs than previously anticipated.
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Senator Mike Crapo receives A+ rating from National Shooting Sports Foundation
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has received an A+ rating from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The NSSF released its 2024 Congressional Report Card, which grades U.S. Representatives and Senators on key legislation affecting the firearm industry, Second Amendment rights, and recreational shooting.
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Senators introduce bill aiming to protect US agriculture from foreign influence
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) have introduced the Securing American Agriculture Act. This legislation aims to protect domestic agriculture supply chains and reduce America's reliance on foreign adversaries.
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Tax-cut expiration would impact small businesses nationwide
Small-business owners across the country have shared stories about the benefits from the TCJA small-business tax deduction. The owner of a pool-installation business in Missouri began covering 100 percent of his eight employees’ health-care costs and offering health-savings accounts (HSAs). A family rental company in Ohio raised wages and hired more seasonal workers for the busy season. A third-generation manufacturing company bought more factory space, upgraded equipment, and doubled — then tripled — workers’ annual bonuses.
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Senators recognize September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) have introduced a Senate Resolution recognizing September as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." The bipartisan resolution aims to increase awareness of prostate cancer, encouraging Americans to participate in efforts for early detection, improved treatment, and finding a cure.
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Crapo joins bipartisan effort against state-enforced handgun rosters
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has joined forces with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the Modern Firearms Safety Act, which aims to prohibit states from enforcing handgun rosters. These lists require manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms, which can prevent citizens from purchasing their preferred handguns.
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Senator Crapo criticizes delay in budget approval process
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at extending government funding through December 20, 2024.
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Republican senators urge action on unaccompanied migrant children program
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have led 41 bicameral Republican colleagues in urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to address abuses in the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The lawmakers are calling for changes to policies and procedures to end what they describe as a public safety crisis.
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Senator Crapo addresses women’s health at Senate Finance Committee hearing
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo delivered remarks at a hearing titled “Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women’s Health Care.”
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Idaho lawmakers seek update on prolonged Elkhorn Fire investigation
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher, have called for an update on the investigation into the Elkhorn Fire. The Idaho lawmakers addressed their concerns in a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.