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Elaine Clegg confirmed to Amtrak Board; brings focus on expanding rail service

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has expressed his support following the unanimous confirmation of Elaine Clegg to the Amtrak Board of Directors by the U.S. Senate.

By East Idaho Times | Dec 21, 2024

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Senate passes bill allowing funds for urgent repairs on urban canals

By East Idaho Times | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both representing Idaho, have announced the Senate's approval of the Urban Canal Modernization Act.

Senate approves naming Jerome post office after Representative Maxine Bell

By East Idaho Times | Dec 20, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill to name the United States Postal Service facility at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office."

Senate passes bill aiding repair of aging urban canals

By East Idaho Times | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both representing Idaho, have announced the Senate's approval of the Urban Canal Modernization Act.

Risch urges Biden administration against breaching Snake River dams

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has called on the Biden administration to halt any last-minute efforts to breach the lower Snake River dams.

Senators criticize sale of border wall materials amid immigration concerns

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both representing Idaho, have called for an explanation from the Biden administration regarding the sale of materials originally intended for constructing a border wall.

Legislation facilitates cleanup of abandoned mines across United States

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Martin Heinrich have announced that their Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.

Senator Crapo meets Trump Cabinet nominees ahead of confirmation hearings

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has concluded a series of meetings with the initial group of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees.

Senators urge Biden Administration to pause dam breaching efforts

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, representing Idaho, has joined a group of senators in urging the Biden Administration to halt any last-minute plans to breach four hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River.

New law supports clean-up efforts at abandoned hardrock mines

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho has announced that the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.

Senators Crapo and Risch question sale of border wall materials

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both representing Idaho, have raised concerns over the Biden Administration's decision to sell materials intended for the construction of a border wall.

Crapo and Risch back defense bill focusing on military readiness over identity politics

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both Republicans from Idaho, have cast their votes in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Senators back FY 2025 NDAA language supporting Air National Guard

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Mark Kelly, and John Hickenlooper have expressed approval for the inclusion of language from the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Risch and Crapo back defense act prioritizing military strength over social policies

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both Republicans from Idaho, have announced their support for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Bipartisan bill names U.S. Highway 20 as National Medal of Honor Highway

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Ron Wyden have announced the enactment of their bipartisan legislation that designates U.S. Highway 20 as the "National Medal of Honor Highway."

Crapo discusses HHS vision with RFK Jr

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary.

Senator Crapo discusses meeting with USTR nominee Jamieson Greer

By East Idaho Times | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo issued a statement following his meeting with Jamieson Greer, the nominee for U.S. Trade Representative by President-elect Donald Trump.

Senator Risch honors seven Idaho small businesses as "Local Gems

By East Idaho Times | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced the recognition of seven small businesses in Idaho as Local Gems.