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https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-scott-demand-biden-admin-delay-red-tape-rule-detrimental-to-small-businesses	Crapo, Risch, Scott Demand Biden Admin Delay Red-Tape Rule Detrimental to Small Businesses	2023-12-21	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Rick Scott (R-Florida) with U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) and 76 of their colleagues wrote U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Andrea Gacki urging the administration to delay the implementation of new reporting requirements for small businesses. “On behalf of the millions of small businesses in our states, we write to you today with significant concerns regarding the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),” wrote the elected officials. “ . . . While the goal of this new law is to target shell companies involved in illicit financial transactions, the CTA defines covered entities as those having 20 or fewer employees and under $5 million in revenue. In other words, not just shell companies, but nearly every small business in America.” “Unfortunately, FinCEN is woefully behind in educating small business owners and stakeholders of their new obligations under the CTA that begin in just a few short weeks . . . This lack of awareness and education is alarming and must be addressed before the law is implemented,” continued the leaders. “FinCEN has yet to finalize the two final BOI rulemakings that are critical to protecting small businesses’ personal information. We strongly request that FinCEN delay the January 1, 2024, effective date for all BOI requirements by a minimum of one year and FinCEN has finalized all outstanding rulemakings. We believe a year’s delay will provide FinCEN and the business community with more time to educate owners of their new obligations. It will also give FinCEN time to review the new rules and improve and finalize the statute’s regulatory framework.” The full letter is available here. Joining Senators Crapo, Risch and Scott are U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-North Dakota), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Shelley Moore Capi…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-wyden-applaud-senate-passage-of-legislation-honoring-medal-of-honor-recipients	Crapo, Risch, Wyden Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients	2023-12-20	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) applaud Senate passage of bipartisan legislation designating U.S. Highway 20 between Newport, Oregon, and New England as the “National Medal of Honor Highway.” “The Medal of Honor represents the determination and courage of those who acted far beyond the call of duty,” said Crapo. “I look forward to the enactment of law cementing this national designation to honor each of them across these many miles.” “Medal of Honor recipients’ selfless actions deserve more than a medal—they deserve America’s continued gratitude,” said Risch. “To recognize their service to our nation, the Senate today designated U.S. Highway 20, which spans the great state of Idaho, as a 3,000-mile memorial to the recipients of our nation’s highest military designation. The House should quickly pass this legislation, so we can rename the longest continuous highway in America the National Medal of Honor Highway.” "It's an honor to have worked closely with veterans in Oregon and nationwide in the grassroots movement to designate our country's longest continuous highway, stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic, as the ‘National Medal of Honor Highway,’” said Wyden. “I’m proud that my bill to officially recognize U.S. Highway 20 as the ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’ has passed the Senate. This bill is more than a symbolic gesture—it's a timeless tribute to the heroes of America. I am steadfast in my commitment to relentlessly champion this cause alongside our veterans, and I’ll keep fighting tooth and nail to get this bill signed into law.” The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for valor, presented by the president in Congress’ name. U.S. servicemembers who distinguish themselves “through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive the medal. Legislatures and governors in all 12 states along U.S. Highway 20 have designated their state Medal of Honor Highways cover…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/12/19/id-7b71f598-d399-40e1-8665-6f5d84740917/	PRESS RELEASE – Congressman Fulcher’s Statement on the Biden Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Congress Over the Snake River Dams	2023-12-19	2023	2023-12	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 19 CONTACT: Marisa Melton, (208) 743 – 1388, marisa.melton@mail.house.gov Congressman Fulcher’s Statement on the Biden Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Congress Over the Snake River Dams WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, December 14 the Biden Administration announced a potential 10-year stay in the Lower Snake River Dams mediation. As well as, over $1 billion in additional funding for fish restoration and studies to offset the hydropower, transportation, and recreation benefits that these dams provide. “The Biden Administration seems to be forgetting that Congress has the sole authority over the Snake River Dams,” Congressman Russ Fulcher said. “Not the executive branch. These agencies are supposed to be implementing policy, not making them. This is a legal proceeding with the administration evading Congress by setting up a new policy, and that is illegal.” The Congressman explained the wealth generated from these dams means Idahoans can keep families intact, communities whole, and economic opportunities in place. Congressman Fulcher said that generations of Americans have relied upon these energy and transport systems to make a future for their families and their communities. Yet, these key stakeholders have been left out of the conversation. “Without the lower Snake River dams,” Congressman Fulcher said. “Families will go without power in the heat of summer and the cold of winter. The economic ruin that is certain to follow will not provide justice to communities across Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon already surrounded by federal lands rife with bureaucratic red tape. The Columbia River System Operations is an essential maritime highway that navigates the export of grain and other crops to feed the world, and the stakeholders that work with these dams firsthand have been ignored through this process.” The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association has been front and center during these conversations demanding to have their rightful seat at the table. As a c…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-braun-introduce-bill-to-hold_atf-accountable-give-certainty-to-gun-owners-and-manufacturers	Crapo, Risch, Braun Introduce Bill to Hold ATF Accountable, Give Certainty to Gun Owners and Manufacturers	2023-12-19	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) introduced the ATF Accountability Act, which would provide transparency to gun owners across America on rules made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process where the agency decides whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act and refuses to make final public rules regarding classification. The ATF’s lack of transparency creates significant uncertainty for both gun-owning Americans and firearm manufacturers. “Increasing transparent review and an appeals process for rulings and determinations made by the ATF would ensure that firearms manufacturers and lawful gun owners are not subject to unchecked bureaucratic rulings," said Crapo. "Burdening law-abiding citizens of this country with additional gun restrictions is not the answer to safeguarding the public.” “The ATF’s ability to designate firearms behind closed doors puts law abiding gun owners and firearms manufacturers in a difficult and sometimes impossible situation,” said Risch. “The ATF Accountability Act will stop the agency’s secretive classification process, create accountability, and empower gun owners and manufacturers to appeal rulings.” “American gun owners and manufacturers have been left in the dark for far too long with closed-door rule changes by the ATF,” said Braun. “Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be the last to know the classification status of firearms, or what licenses or tax stamps they need to avoid running afoul of the law. The ATF needs accountability and transparency, which this bill accomplishes.” The ATF Accountability Act: Creates an appeals process following a ruling by ATF with specific regular timeframes; and Permits gun manufacturers to appeal the legal status or classification of any product by filing with the Director of Industry Operations with jurisdiction. After which, the appeal is dir…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/us-senate-unanimously-passes-legislation-to-pay-owed-interest-to-shoshone-paiute	U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation to Pay Owed Interest to Shoshone-Paiute	2023-12-19	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--Legislation backed by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) to allow the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley to receive more than $5 million in interest owed to them from the 2009 Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. “The Senate’s unanimous support for this much-needed fix takes the next step in upholding the federal government’s full interest terms of the 2009 settlement with the Duck Valley Reservation,” said Senator Crapo. “I urge the House of Representatives to quickly take up the measure and send it to the President to be signed into law. This error must be corrected expeditiously.” “The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes’ water rights settlement mistakenly excluded interest payments, which unfairly cut these communities short,” said Senator Risch. “The passage of our legislation is a good step in correcting this error and provides the Tribes the proper interest they are owed.” “On behalf of the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, I want to thank Senators Cortez Masto, Crapo, Rosen and Risch for their work on behalf of the Tribes in securing Senate passage of S. 950,” said Tribal Chairman Brian Mason. “This legislation will restore the value of the trust funds provided to the Tribes to the level intended by Congress in our 2009 congressionally approved water settlement, and is an important step to fulfilling the economic potential of the Duck Valley Reservation.” Interest payments are commonplace in Indian water settlements but were inadvertently left out of this one. The bill, if signed into law, will correct this oversight and allow the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation to collect the full amount they are owed from the federal government. The reservation is split nearly evenly in half along the border of Nevada, with the northern half of the reservation in the southern part of Owyhee County. The bill, S. 950, was introduced by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-legislation-investing-in-rural-schools-passes-out-of-committee	Crapo Legislation Investing in Rural Schools Passes out of Committee	2023-12-15	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) bipartisan bill to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through 2026 has passed out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Crapo was joined by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) in reintroducing the legislation. “Alleviating uncertainty for rural county governments in the future is the ultimate goal. I applaud the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for making this first, important step in extending SRS payments through 2026,” said Crapo. “Idaho’s rural counties rely on these continued payments to ensure funding for schools, road maintenance, public safety, search and rescue operations as well as mental and physical health services.” “I am pleased to see such a strong vote for our rural counties. We need to work to increase forest management and bring back historic timber revenue, but, in the meantime, we have an obligation to these communities,” said Risch. “This committee vote is an important step, and Congress must continue to move to reauthorize SRS.” U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colorado), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington) and Val Hoyle (D-Oregon) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. SRS was enacted in 2000 to financially assist counties with public, tax-exempt forestlands. The U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management administer the funds. The totals are based on a formula including economic activity, timber harvest levels and other considerations that vary from county to county. SRS payments are critical to maintain education programs for many rural counties that contain federal lands exempt from property taxes.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-daines-push-biden-administration-to-protect-communities-from-dangers-of-wildfire-smoke-increase-active-forest-management	Crapo, Risch, Daines Push Biden Administration to Protect Communities from Dangers of Wildfire Smoke, Increase Active Forest Management	2023-12-15	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Steve Daines (R-Montana) led a group of senators in sending a letter to Biden administration officials on the need to use prescribed fires to protect communities from the negative impacts of wildfires and increase active forest management. “For decades, western states have faced smoke filled summers that harm vulnerable populations, degrade the enjoyment of the outdoors, and weaken the economic vitality of communities that support outdoor recreation industries," the Senators wrote. "Prescribed fire is a proven method to reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire and the associated smoke from the mega-fires confronting our communities today. Given the significant harms that wildfire smoke alone causes, the MOU gives your agencies the opportunity to allow for prescribed fire, which is a vital tool to mitigating wildfire risk, while protecting public health. Prescribed fires cause a small amount of smoke at a predictable time and in a more controlled manner, which is far preferable to the large and unpredictable smoke of catastrophic wildfires.” On November 8, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enhance collaboration between the agencies to protect communities from the negative impacts of wildfire smoke. Complex and technical regulations from the EPA continue to limit the use of prescribed fires, which produce far less smoke than wildfires and can be planned when wind is blowing away from communities. Read the full letter sent to the EPA, DOI, USDA and the CDC HERE. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Laphonza Butler (D-Califonia), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona), John Thune (R-…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/idaho-congressional-delegation-introduces-legislation-to-protect-access-to-local-post-offices	Idaho Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Local Post Offices	2023-12-14	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson (all R-Idaho) introduced legislation in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to improve access to local U.S. Postal Services (USPS) post offices. The legislation would require more community input before relocating a post office as well as encourage recommendations from municipalities to request additional post offices. The Mandating Advisable and Informed Locations and Solutions (MAILS) Act would: Require the USPS to establish a formal process for local government officials to request a new post office within their localities; and Require USPS to solicit and consider community input, as well as formally notify elected officials of pending relocation of local post offices and provide updates as necessary. Any long-term relocation would require USPS to submit a report to relevant committees and legislators from affected localities. “USPS has, for far too long, lacked the processes to engage local communities and address their needs effectively,” said Crapo. “Idaho residents have rightfully brought these issues to our attention, and we are working in unison to help Idaho’s communities, residents and businesses have adequate access to postal services.” “Idahoans rely on the U.S. Postal Service to provide everything from correspondence to pharmaceuticals, yet many of our communities lack access or have waited years for a physical post,” said Risch. “The MAILS Act will empower local governments to apply for new postal facilities when and if they need them, and it will require USPS to consider community input and inform local officials whenever post offices are relocated.” “As the population of Idaho grows, it is clear that public services must match that pace,” said Simpson. “The MAILS Act provides a much-needed avenue for community members to engage with the United States Postal Service about their local postal service needs. I’m proud to cosponsor legislation that will bring increased efficie…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-delivers-remarks-expressing-disappointment-in-lack-of-radiation-compensation-in-defense-bill	Crapo Delivers Remarks Expressing Disappointment in Lack of Radiation Compensation in Defense Bill	2023-12-13	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate floor to express his disappointment after updates to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) were not included in the conference report of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment, which passed the Senate 61-37 in July, would expand the coverage area to allow more potential victims, those who lived downwind of above-ground atomic weapons tests in the 1950s and 1960s, known as “downwinders,” to file for compensation under RECA. While the original RECA program only covered individuals who lived in parts of Utah, Nevada and Arizona, this amendment would expand the geographic downwinder eligibility to include then-residents of Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Guam. The amendment would extend the program for 19 years, expand the program to include uranium mining workers through 1990 and expand the use of affidavits in determining eligibility claims. To watch Senator Crapo’s full remarks, click HERE or the image above. “Mr./Madam President: “I rise today to urge the Senate to do more for Americans who have suffered from the aftereffects of the development of our nuclear arsenal. “It is profoundly disappointing to see that the necessary updates to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, spearheaded by Senators Lujan, Hawley, Schmitt and myself, were not included in the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act. “When America developed the atom bomb through the Manhattan project, and tested those weapons through the Trinity tests, our country unknowingly poisoned those who mined, transported and milled uranium, those who participated in nuclear testing, and those who lived downwind of the tests. “Don Harrison was one of those who lived downwind. “Born in Emmett, Idaho, Don was born in 1931, and graduated from Emmett High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1953, came back to Emmett to marry the love of his life, Donna, and worked as a farmer, …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-support-troops	Crapo, Risch Support Troops	2023-12-13	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “The men and women in America’s military deserve a pay raise, especially given inflationary costs have skyrocketed their grocery and gas bills,” said Crapo and Risch. “This defense authorization legislation not only provides this needed raise but it keeps American military readiness on track, reinstates border wall construction, removes woke liberal priorities in our Department of Defense, provides millions to Idaho and ensures taxpayer dollars are spent in a responsible fashion. Like most massive bills, this is far from perfect, but it will ensure our military is better equipped to protect our nation at a time when threats abound abroad.” The NDAA will: Provide a 5.2% pay raise for troops; Freeze Department of Defense (DoD) hires for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI); Limit the salary of DoD DEI hires; Require DoD to continue construction of the border wall; Prohibit critical race theory (CRT) at DoD; Create a new inspector general for Ukraine provision, which will build on existing oversight structure, establish a special inspector general for Ukraine oversight, and provide that office with a clear mandate and enhanced hiring authorities and resources; Require the Air Force to develop a long-term fighter sustainment plan, which was based on the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act authored by Crapo and supported by Risch; Provide $36.5 million for the Naval Reactors Facility Medical Science Complex in Idaho Falls; Provide more than $17 million for the Jerome County National Guard Readiness Center; Provide more than $440 million to the Idaho National Lab (INL); Provide $176.7 million funding for Project Pele, a mobile micro nuclear reactor pilot program on schedule for deployment to the INL by 2025; Support research for composite alternatives to titanium, including thermoplastics at Funding Advanced Thermoplastics Composit…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-sound-the-alarm-on-rapidly-rising-cost-of-servicing-national-debt	Crapo, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Rapidly Rising Cost of Servicing National Debt	2023-12-12	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a group of Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) highlighting concerns with the rising cost of servicing the nearly $34 trillion national debt. “Driven by out-of-control federal spending and rising interest rates, the U.S. spent $659 billion on servicing the federal debt in Fiscal Year 2023, a $184 billion increase from the previous year and nearly double the cost from just three years ago,” the Senators wrote. “Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates eleven times, pursuing such an aggressive rate-hiking campaign in an effort to combat the out-of-control inflation that has hung over the U.S. economy for years as a result of trillions of dollars in reckless partisan spending passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden. Future rate hikes and higher-for-longer rates are likely as elevated inflation remains a major concern for American households who continue to see the purchasing power of their wages erode.” Senators Steve Daines (R-Montana), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), Todd Young (R-Indiana) and James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) joined in sending the letter.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-join-colleagues-in-condemning-un-inaction-on-hamass-sexual-violence-against-women	Crapo, Risch Join Colleagues in Condemning UN Inaction on Hamas's Sexual Violence Against Women	2023-12-12	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington,D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) and 24 other colleagues in sending a letter condemning the inaction of the United Nations (UN) regarding Hamas’s widespread sexual violence, including mass rape and mutilation, against women in Israel on October 7, 2023. The Senators urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to open an independent investigation into Hamas’s acts of sexual violence and to hold the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women--the organization dedicated to ending gender-based violence--accountable for its failure to immediately and unequivocally condemn Hamas’s atrocities against women. “We write to express our profound disappointment with the United Nations’ (UN) response to Hamas’s widespread sexual violence, including rape and mutilation, as a weapon of war against women in Israel on October 7, 2023,” wrote the Senators. “A growing body of evidence including the testimonies of survivors, witnesses, and first responders makes clear that as part of Hamas’s terrorist attack that killed 1,200 men, women, and children on October 7, the terrorist organization intentionally used rape and sexual assault as weapons of war.” “Sexual violence, particularly on this scale and of this level of brutality, must be condemned unequivocally and without qualification, which is why we were shocked that it took UN Women nearly two months to speak out against these atrocities,” the Senators continued. “... we urge you to move swiftly to seek the establishment of an independent fact-finding effort through a separate mechanism, tasked with collecting testimonies from survivors and witnesses of Hamas’s sexual violence. An independent investigation is a necessary step to hold perpetrators accountable, support survivors, and provide justice for victims.” Joining Cr…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-senate-western-caucus-members-call-to-defund-biden-admins-ev-mandate	Crapo, Risch, Senate Western Caucus Members Call to Defund Biden Admin’s EV Mandate	2023-12-08	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined 15 Senate Western Caucus members in sending a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) urging Senate leadership to defund the Biden Administration’s misguided electric vehicle (EV) rule, which would mandate more than two-thirds of all vehicles sold in the U.S. be fully electric by 2032. Defunding the EV mandate will protect the freedoms of the people in the West so they can continue to choose what car or truck they want to drive. “While we are supportive of the free market producing electric vehicles to satisfy a market need, this misguided EPA mandate would have an immediate, detrimental impact on the choices and affordability of cars, trucks, and SUVs available to our constituents,” the Senators wrote. “It also increases America’s dependence on China.” Crapo and Risch were joined in sending the letter by Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), Dan Sullivan (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Click here to read the full letter.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-and-wyden-report-legislative-text-from-finance-committee-health-care-markup	Crapo and Wyden Report Legislative Text from Finance Committee Health Care Markup	2023-12-07	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today announced that the Committee has reported legislation that was marked up in the committee in November. The “Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act” addresses a number of important health care priorities in the committee’s jurisdiction. “This legislative text represents the bipartisan health care priorities unanimously voted out of the Finance Committee, such as improving mental health care, taking on drug price middlemen, and preventing needless cuts to health services that Americans count on,” Wyden said. “I am optimistic that these policies, in addition to the committee’s prior bipartisan work on health care can reach the president’s desk this Congress.” “This bipartisan legislation will cut patient costs at the pharmacy counter, strengthen provider choice for seniors across the country and reverse warped incentives that currently favor higher-priced medications,” said Crapo. “It accomplishes all of this without increasing the federal deficit. Taxpayers, consumers and community pharmacies deserve to see these bills passed by the full Congress as quickly as possible.” The legislation expands mental health care and substance use disorder services under Medicaid and Medicare, reduces prescription drug costs for seniors at the pharmacy counter, extends essential Medicaid and Medicare provisions that will expire this year, and increases Medicare payments to support physicians and other providers. Last month, the Finance Committee passed the proposal with a vote of 26-0. The final reported legislative text can be found here. A section by section summary can be found here. ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/senate-passes-resolution-to-strengthen-economic-ties-with-israel-with-crapo-support	Senate Passes Resolution to Strengthen Economic Ties with Israel with Crapo Support	2023-12-07	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a Senate Resolution that calls for the strengthening of economic ties between the U.S. and Israel. The resolution comes amid Israel’s war against Hamas in response to the terrorist group’s gruesome assault on Israel on October 7, which has stunted Israel’s economy. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) is an original co-sponsor of the Resolution. “The United States maintains a strong economic partnership with Israel,” said Crapo. “As Israel continues to defend itself against barbaric Hamas terrorists, the Senate unanimously affirms that trade and investment between our countries is vital for the continued success of our economic ties. I firmly stand with Israel and will continue supporting its right to defend itself against those wishing to cause it harm.” Background: The U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement of 1985 has helped U.S.-Israel trade grow more than sevenfold since that year and serves as an important tool for supporting the Israeli economy during this time. In 2022, American companies exported $14.2 billion in goods and $5.8 billion in services to Israel. Major exports included machinery, mechanical appliances, stone, glass, metals and chemicals. Israeli companies exported $21.4 billion in goods and $9.2 billion in services to the U.S. last year. Israeli companies’ stock foreign direct investment in the U.S. was $10.6 billion in 2022, supporting more than 20,000 American jobs. Crapo is a strong supporter of Israel and this week also joined a number of colleagues raising concerns with the Biden Administration over the resurgence of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement on college campuses to economically harm Israel and threaten Israel’s right to exist as a nation. View the resolutionhere. ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-joins-budget-committee-republicans-in-urging-chairman-to-prioritize-fiscal-climate	Crapo Joins Budget Committee Republicans in Urging Chairman to Prioritize Fiscal Climate	2023-12-06	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senate Budget Committee Republicans are urging Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) to convene a series of hearings examining policies to address the nation’s looming economic challenges. In a letter signed by all committee Republicans, the Senators cite credit downgrades and independent analyses warning of the challenges presented by growing debt, deficit and interest obligations. The letter comes amid a barrage of warnings about the country’s deteriorating fiscal health. “Under your chairmanship, the Senate Committee on the Budget has dedicated significant time and attention to climate issues, holding 12 separate hearings on climate change this year alone,” the Senators wrote. “We implore you to direct the Committee’s agenda to the impending budgetary and fiscal crisis facing our nation – issues at the heart of this committee’s jurisdiction. There’s no time to spare,” The letter comes after credit agencies Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings downgraded outlooks on the United States’ creditworthiness. A Penn Wharton Budget Model study also warned the window to take corrective fiscal action is closing rapidly, and once it closes, no amount of tax increases or spending cuts could avoid a government default. The Senators propose initiating hearings with testimony from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary, Congressional Budget Office Director and representatives from Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings. “Tough conversations on our nation’s fiscal health need to be had to preserve our nation’s economic strength. If we want to be the global leader in the economic marketplace, then we need to lead from the front with strong fiscal responsibility,” the Senators continued. The letter was also signed by Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Senators Rick Scott (R-Florida), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana) and Mike…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-cassidy-sound-alarm-on-resurgence-of-bds-movement-threatening-israels-right-to-exist	Crapo, Risch, Cassidy Sound Alarm on Resurgence of BDS Movement Threatening Israel’s Right to Exist	2023-12-06	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) and 12 Republican colleagues raised concerns with the Biden Administration over the resurgence of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement on college campuses to economically harm Israel and threaten Israel’s right to exist as a nation. Additionally, the Senators raised the issue that Biden’s 2022 environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) rule could empower left-wing activists to insert BDS policies into retirement plans, politicizing Americans’ retirement savings with the intention of hurting Israel. “We are deeply concerned that, in this environment of unrest, there is likely to be a resurgence in the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which will be used to economically harm and delegitimize the state of Israel,” wrote the Senators. “Although student government resolutions are not binding, support for these initiatives can lead to a divisive atmosphere on campus.” Coinciding with the rise in anti-Israel protests on college campuses, certain campus organizations have issued petitions calling for their college or university to support the BDS movement. For example, a news report indicates that Arizona State University’s (ASU) chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) intends to deliver a petition calling on ASU to boycott Israel and divest from companies supporting the country. Similarly, Vassar College’s SJP chapter staged a walkout on October 25, demanding that the college divest from weapons manufacturers arming Israel while publicizing its independent contractors’ investments. They also urged the college to boycott two study abroad programs in Israel, and called for an end to the blockade and U.S. funds to Israel. “Furthermore, if the sentiments expressed in these resolutions are shared by a college or university system’s trustees, the institution’s affirmation of a pro-BDS position would have very real consequences for Israel, a military and…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-wyden-lahood-davis-call-on-hhs-to-guarantee-timely-and-transparent-approval-for-evidence-based-services-that-help-prevent-foster-care-placements	Crapo, Wyden, LaHood, Davis Call on HHS to Guarantee Timely and Transparent Approval for Evidence-Based Services That Help Prevent Foster Care Placements	2023-12-06	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), along with U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support Chair Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) and Ranking Member Danny Davis (D-Illinois), called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the Title IV-E Prevent Services Clearinghouse approves evidence-based programs and services in a more transparent, timely and efficient manner, consistent with the intent of Congress when it passed the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). Title IV-E reimbursement for evidence-based interventions and programs – such as mental health and substance use disorder treatment, parenting skills and kinship navigator services – are essential to meeting a principal goal of FFPSA, which is to prevent foster care placements. In their letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, the members express their concern that states currently have a difficult time offering services that meet the needs of the children and families they serve because of the lack of Clearinghouse-approved interventions. “Congress did not intend for the Clearinghouse to be an academic review process. Instead, Congress envisioned an entity that proactively reviewed the latest research and provided a wide variety of evidence-based intervention options that ensure states can invest in programs that are proven to support children and families, and best fit local needs. Despite this, a relatively small number of interventions have been reviewed, an even smaller number have been given a ‘supported’ or ‘well-supported’ designation, and outside stakeholders have reported that the process has been slow and opaque,” the members wrote. “Although the final decision on which interventions qualify for federal funding should be made by the Clearinghouse, we encourage [the Administration for Children and Families] to consider how the federal review process could be expedited for interventions that have received rigorous revie…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-grassley-demand-changes-to-rule-endangering-safety-and-wellbeing-of-unaccompanied-alien-children	Crapo, Risch, Grassley Demand Changes to Rule Endangering Safety and Wellbeing of Unaccompanied Alien Children	2023-12-05	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led 36 Senate Republicans in demanding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) overhaul its harmful and deficient policies governing the agency’s treatment of unaccompanied immigrant children in the United States. The Proposed Rule--parts of which the agency is already enforcing--allows vulnerable children to be placed in the custody of unvetted, potentially criminal sponsors and obstructs whistleblowers from reporting to Congress on abuse in the program. The Senators are demanding ORR rewrite its policies or face congressional action to overturn the finalized rule. “This Proposed Rule ignores nearly seven years of oversight conducted by Congress and the Office of Inspector General and reveals chronic foot-dragging—if not total reluctance—when it comes to protecting vulnerable children,” the Senators wrote. “It provides ample protections to government bureaucrats at the expense of children. Even more concerning, ‘the requirements being [adopted] in this proposed rule are already enforced by [the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)].’ . . . ORR does not even consider a sponsor’s criminal record, current illegal drug use, history of abuse or neglect, or other child welfare concerns ‘necessarily disqualifying to potential sponsorship.’… In effect, ORR accepts a sponsor’s representations almost entirely on face value.” “ORR’s Proposed Rule abdicates the agency’s responsibility for protecting the vulnerable children in its custody from harmful behavior by poorly vetted, potential criminals. For these services, the taxpayer paid ORR $5.5 billion in FY2022. The Proposed Rule is wholly unworkable and ORR should discard it and its current practices. If not, Congress will have no choice but to introduce a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act,” the Senators concluded. Joining Crapo, Risch and Grassley in sending the letter are U.S. Senators Lindsey …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-leads-letter-to-air-force-secretary-regarding-fleet-leveling-for-the-air-national-guard	Crapo Leads Letter to Air Force Secretary Regarding Fleet Leveling for the Air National Guard	2023-12-04	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) co-led a bipartisan, bicameral letter with U.S. Representative John James (R-Michigan), Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) and Representative Don Bacon (R-Nebraska), along with 47 other Members of Congress, including Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall regarding the critical importance of fleet leveling for the Air National Guard (ANG). Fleet leveling would temporarily redistribute fighters across the Total Force to prevent the near-term closure of ANG squadrons while fighter procurement catches up. Fleet leveling is not a permanent fix, but a necessary stopgap to keep fighter squadrons open across the country during a time that the U.S. is facing threats from peer adversaries like China, Russia and Iran. “Fleet leveling is an efficient interim solution to the challenge facing the Air Force – how to deter China with both the capacity and capability of advanced fighters, given fiscal and production constraints,” the letter reads. “Fleet leveling temporarily balances fighters across active duty, ANG, and AFRC squadrons to allow time for industry production capacity to catch up with demand. Most importantly, fleet leveling prevents the closure of fighter squadrons across the Total Force, thereby preserving critical capacity that would otherwise be forever lost.” “As the United States continues to face external threats from adversaries like Russia, China and Iran, it is more important than ever to maintain and protect National Guard fighter squadrons,” said Crapo. “I am committed to working closely with the U.S. Air Force to preserve the critical role Air National Guard fighter units--like the Idaho National Guard’s 190th Fighter Squadron--play in protecting our national security. Fleet leveling is the best interim solution to preserve readiness across the country.” The letter builds on Crapo’s previous efforts to preserve the Air Force fighter force structure. In July, Crapo and Hickenlooper introduced the Fighter Force Preserv…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-hagerty-demanding-answers-on-admins-taxpayer-funded-voter-mobilization-plans	Crapo, Risch, Hagerty Demanding Answers on Admin’s Taxpayer-Funded Voter Mobilization Plans	2023-12-04	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) sent a letter to President Biden regarding his failure to appropriately respond to concerns about an executive order that requires federal agencies to engage in voter mobilizations and the potential use of taxpayer dollars for these efforts. The Senators are raising alarm over Executive Order 14019 given it potentially violates the Antideficiency Act, which explicitly prohibits agencies from expending federal funds without Congressional authorization. “We are concerned by your failure to respond to our previous inquiry on May 10, 2023, regarding Executive Order 14019 on ‘Promoting Access to Voting,’” the Senators wrote. “This policy directive merits congressional oversight both as a general matter and under the Antideficiency Act. Accordingly, we write to reiterate our request for information regarding the implementation of this executive order, including copies of the plans submitted to the White House.” “Federal agencies should be focused on their defined missions in a nonpartisan manner, not using taxpayer funds for voter mobilization efforts with potentially partisan impacts,” the Senators continued. “In other words, it’s not the job of the federal government to drive voter turnout.” In order to determine the voter mobilization and electioneering activities to which the Biden Administration has devoted taxpayer resources, the Senators once again requested that the Biden Administration provide the American people the following basic information: Copies of all federal agency “strategic plans” required under the Order and a list of which agencies have not yet submitted a strategic plan; The strategic plan required by the General Services Administration under the Order; The recommendations provided by the Office of Personnel Management under the Order; and All procedures established by the Attorney General under the Order.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-colleagues-urge-biden-administration-to-address-rising-rates-of-antisemitism-in-k-12-schools	Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Address Rising Rates of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools	2023-12-01	2023	2023-12	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Department of Education (ED) has a responsibility to ensure schools that receive federal funds maintain a safe learning environment for students. While the administration has since announced new efforts to address antisemitism in schools, these actions do nothing to ensure schools are responsibly handling these events and working to prevent them in the first place. The senators urged the administration to use their enforcement power under Title VI to ensure K-12 schools are protecting Jewish students from harassment and maintaining a safe learning environment for all children. “We are deeply concerned that the Department of Education is not ensuring American K-12 schools are fostering a safe learning environment for all students following the terrorist organization Hamas’ violent attack on civilians, including Americans and Israeli citizens,” wrote the Senators. “ . . . Parents should feel confident that their children’s school will be safe and the focus will be on education. Instead, parents are beginning to fear that not only is school not safe for their students, but school officials are actively working to undermine the safety of their children. . . . Some schools seem unwilling or unable to uphold their legal obligations under Title VI. Therefore, the Department should use its full resources to enforce the law.” Since the Hamas-led massacre against Israel on October 7th, there has been a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents, including targeted harassment, directed at Jewish children in K-12 schools, including: The Superintendent of Revere Public Schools in Massachusetts sending an email to school staff promoting resources that claimed, “Israeli terrorism has been significantly worse than that of the Palestinians.” A New York City middle school teacher and United Federation of Teachers’ (UFT) school representative sending an email to teachers’ union members deriding the UFT’s official statement denouncing the October 7 th attack and calling on the un…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/32-bipartisan-senators-call-on-white-house-to-reverse-course-on-digital-trade-and-stand-up-to-china-support-american-workers-and-human-rights	32 Bipartisan Senators Call on White House to Reverse Course on Digital Trade and Stand Up to China, Support American Workers and Human Rights	2023-11-30	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today called on President Biden to reaffirm America’s global economic leadership by reversing a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to abandon long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that allow the free flow of information across borders, protect against the forced transfer of American technology and promote open markets for digital goods exported by American creators and businesses. In addition to Crapo and Wyden, the letter is cosigned by Senators Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Budd (R-North Carolina), Cantwell (D-Washington), Capito (R-West Virginia), Cardin (D-Maryland), Carper (D-Delaware), Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Coons (D-Delaware), Cornyn (R-Texas), Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), Cramer (R-North Dakota), Cruz (R-Texas), Daines (R-Montana), Gillibrand (D-New York), Grassley (R-Iowa), Johnson (R-Wisconsin), Kaine (D-Virginia), Kelly (D-Arizona), King (I-Maine), Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Lummis (R-Wyoming), Murray (D-Washington), Padilla (D-California), Risch (R-Idaho), Rosen (D-Nevada), Sinema (I-Arizona), Tillis (R-North Carolina), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Van Hollen (D-Maryland) and Young (R-Indiana), For nearly 30 years, the United States, along with democratic allies like the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Singapore, South Korea and others, have supported the internet and free information flows as an engine of innovation and economic growth and a bulwark against authoritarian regimes that seek to dominate international digital rules. Human rights and free expression advocates such as Freedom House raised concerns that USTR’s decision to withdraw support for key positions, without offering any alternatives, gives China, Russia and other repressive regimes an opening to advance policies allowing greater surveillance and censorship. The U.S. creators, small businesses and major industries have also warned the USTR move will further China’s model for digital protectionism a…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-demand-answers-from-biden-administration-on-latest-iran-sanctions-waiver	Crapo, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Latest Iran Sanctions Waiver	2023-11-30	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to encourage conducting needed oversight over the administration’s lack of a cohesive Iran strategy given the recent decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver. As Israel continues to battle Iranian-backed Hamas and the regime’s proxies increase their attacks against U.S. personnel in the region, the Biden Administration on November 13 issued a waiver providing Iran access to approximately $10 billion. “A strong signal of deterrence—utilizing military, economic, and diplomatic tools—is needed if we want to stop the attacks against U.S. personnel and prevent the war in Gaza from expanding into a protracted regional conflict. Unfortunately, the administration’s military and economic responses to Iran and its proxies have not only been disproportionate, they appear to be completely disjointed,” wrote the Senators. “We therefore request that your departments provide us with a classified assessment on the administration’s plan to deter Iranian aggression and prevent the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. This assessment should include an estimation of how Iran has already leveraged—and could in the future leverage—against U.S. persons and interests the tens of billions in assets it now has access to due to your administration’s use of U.S. sanctions waivers and is to be provided in a member or staff-level briefing no later than December 7, 2023.” On August 18, 2023, 26 Republican Senators demanded answers from the administration after it released approximately $6 billion in frozen assets to Iran in exchange for American prisoners. Senators Crapo and Scott are joined by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/11/29/id-90a42015-362f-495d-a128-ced765477f8e/	Fulcher and Other Northwest Lawmakers Request Additional Information on Package of Actions and Commitments To Determine the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams	2023-11-29	2023	2023-11	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 29 CONTACT: Marisa Melton, (208) 743 – 1388, marisa.melton@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Russ Fulcher (ID-01) joined a group of Northwest lawmakers asking President Joe Biden for additional information on a “package of actions and commitments” the United States Government negotiated with plaintiffs, states, and tribes in ongoing litigation over Columbia River System Operations (CRSO). In a letter to President Biden and administration officials, U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Russ Fulcher (ID-01) write: “As best we can tell, this document reflects the negotiating positions of the U.S. Government (USG) in the long-standing mediation concerning the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO). Due to the document’s use of vague and imprecise language, it appears susceptible to misinterpretation.” “It is imperative that our constituents, whose livelihoods depend on the Columbia River System, have a comprehensive understanding of this document’s contents so they can anticipate and prepare for the wide-ranging impacts that will inevitably be felt across the region should the commitments detailed in this document be realized,” they continue. “Additionally, as Members of Congress representing the Pacific Northwest and tasked with oversight of the Executive Branch, it is our duty to ensure any actions committed to as part of this agreement do not circumvent by any means the congressional authorization that would be required to execute certain proposed provisions, such as the removal of certain dams.” Throughout the letter, the lawmakers raise numerous questions about provisions in the document that require clarification from the Biden administration. On how the agreement would establish the “Pacific Northwest Tribal Energy Program”: – Why does this program apply to only four of the more than 40 federally recognized Tribes in the Pacific Northwest? – Does the USG seek to advance efforts to breach th…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-backs-legislation-to-prevent-federal-overreach-into-state-regulated-insurance-industry	Crapo Backs Legislation to Prevent Federal Overreach into State-Regulated Insurance Industry	2023-11-29	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and 15 additional Senate colleagues in introducing the Insurance Data Protection Act. This legislation would correct the Federal Insurance Office’s (FIO) recent efforts to overstep into the state-regulated insurance industry, including its proposed “Climate-Related Financial Risk Data Collection.” “Idaho consumers do not want the federal government to have unnecessary access to their sensitive personal data, and efforts to give the federal government more power to advance its leftist climate agenda by circumventing a functioning state-regulated industry is especially egregious,” said Crapo. “We must ensure the state-regulated insurance market remains strong and will not increase burdensome data reporting that will drive up costs and threaten individuals’ sensitive information.” The bill would eliminate the FIO Director’s subpoena authority. FIO was created in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with an explicit provision stating that the Office does not have general supervisory or regulatory authority over the business of insurance, which is supervised and regulated on a state-by-state basis across the United States. The legislation clarifies that FIO does not need subpoena power since it is intended to function as an informational body. Additionally, the bill would require FIO to coordinate any data collection efforts with state insurance regulators and to assess all publicly available data and sources regarding the data being sought. These provisions would limit unnecessary data inquiries and prevent duplicative efforts across the state and federal landscapes. Finally, the bill sets forth confidentiality procedures and requirements governing the manner in which data can be used by financial regulators if collected from insurers. This would ensure consumers’ information remains secure. Additional co-sponsors include Sen…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-daines-caution-biden-admin-that-one-sided-dam-breaching-effort-doomed-to-fail	Crapo, Risch, Daines Caution Biden Admin that One-Sided Dam Breaching Effort Doomed to Fail	2023-11-21	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Steve Daines (R-Montana) today sent a letter to President Biden voicing severe concerns regarding the Administration’s efforts to breach the lower Snake River dams. The effort, outlined in September in the “Memorandum on Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin,” highlighted the goal of salmon restoration. However, the memo ignores Congressional authority over the dams, scientific data that supports the current state of the dams, the views of regional partners, and the affects it will have on constituents. “Congress – and Congress alone – can change the authorized purposes of federal dams and determine their future. Recent history has shown repeatedly that Congress is unwilling to drastically alter the operations of the Columbia River system or remove the lower Snake River dams,” the Senators wrote. “. . . Recent salmon return numbers underscore that the policies implemented by past administrations—Democrat and Republican—are working.” “Rather than focusing attention on controversial proposals that won’t be implemented by Congress or plans that have buy-in from only a limited portion of those who rely on the river system, we urge you to return to efforts that build on regional consensus, are grounded in science, and can be supported and implemented by Congress,” the Senators continued. Read the full letter here. ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-demand-answers-to-biden-administrations-unprecedented-pause-of-firearms-export-licenses	Crapo, Risch Demand Answers to Biden Administration’s Unprecedented Pause of Firearms Export Licenses	2023-11-17	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senator Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) and 43 other Senators in a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Gina Raimondo raising questions over the decision to pause for 90 days the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition and certain accessories to most overseas markets. The decision was announced last month by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This unprecedented move is the latest chapter in the Biden Administration’s hostility toward America’s firearms industry. The letter notes the impact this pause could have on “U.S. commercial and economic interests” which according to the firearms and ammunition industry has an estimated “direct cost of at least $89 million associated with the 90 day pause and at least $238 million annually should the pause become permanent.” “[F]irearms exports to non-government users in countries not covered by the exception constitute a significant percentage of overall U.S. firearm exports,” the letter reads. “This pause puts at stake U.S. commercial and economic interests, as well as those business interests of firearm exporters whose pending exports are now subject to pause, in addition to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.” Citing “significant concerns about the justifications for and ramifications of this pause” and concerns that the “unmet demand created by this action will promote opportunities for less scrupulous, professional, or conscientious sources of supply to fill the void, thereby strengthening illicit arms markets,” the Senators are demanding a response to their inquiry by no later than November 30.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-fulcher-file-supreme-court-brief-challenging-to-fda-chemical-abortion-actions	Crapo, Risch, Fulcher File Supreme Court Brief Challenging FDA Chemical Abortion Actions	2023-11-17	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C. --U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) filed an amicus brief in opposition to the Biden Administration’s efforts to increase access to chemical abortions. The brief encourages the U.S. Supreme Court to consider initial “approval irregularities” by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its 2000 approval of chemical abortion drugs. “As pro-life elected representatives, [we] are committed to protecting women and girls from the harms of the abortion industry. By approving and then deregulating chemical abortion drugs, the FDA failed to follow Congress’ statutorily prescribed drug approval process and subverted Congress’ critical public policy interests in upholding patient welfare,” the brief stated. “[We] support the Fifth Circuit’s reinstatement of common-sense patient safeguards, which include in-person dispensing of mifepristone as well as an in-person follow-up examination to ensure a woman has not suffered complications or retained fetal tissue. Accordingly, [we] support Cross-Petitioners’ opposition to the FDA and Danco’s petitions for a writ of certiorari, which have asked this Court to reconsider patient safeguards that protect women and girls seeking chemical abortion drugs,” the brief continued. Seventeen U.S. Senators and 92 members of the House of Representatives signed the amicus brief authored by Americans United for Life (AUL). The brief supports Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine’s Conditional Cross Petition. The cross petition asks the Supreme Court to consider the FDA’s 2000 drug approval should the Court decide to hear challenges to a Fifth Circuit Court stay of the FDA’s 2016 and 2021 actions to broaden access to chemical abortion drugs. The lawmakers’ brief argues that the FDA exceeded its Subpart H authority by approving mifepristone and the FDA’s approval of mifepristone subverted patient health and safety safeguards within federal laws. In addition to Crapo, Risch and Fulcher, the amicus brief was signed by U.S. Sen…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-author-bill-to-lower-broadband-costs-boost-connectivity-for-rural-and-tribal-areas	Crapo, Colleagues Author Bill to Lower Broadband Costs, Boost Connectivity for Rural and Tribal Areas	2023-11-16	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) and Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) to introduce the Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require proper contributions to the Universal Service Fund (USF) from edge providers and broadband providers. Requiring edge providers to cover associated costs for rural fiber networks will reduce the financial burden on consumers and rural providers while strengthening broadband connectivity throughout rural America. "Idahoans rely heavily upon broadband technology for business, government and personal activities," said Crapo. "This legislation expands on efforts to address the 'digital divide' in broadband deployment between rural and urban or suburban areas to ensure communities, regardless of size, can access the necessary connectivity for modern life." “Fair contributions to the USF from edge providers are long overdue,” said Mullin. “Video streaming services account for 75 percent of all traffic on rural broadband networks. However, unrecovered costs from streaming companies are often shifted and borne by small rural broadband providers. Available, affordable internet will close the digital divide and increase telehealth, educational, and employment opportunities for those who previously went without. Rural Oklahomans deserve the same connectivity as those living in urban areas.” “The Universal Service Fund helps Arizonans in rural and low-income communities get access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet, but right now, large internet companies that profit from that expanded internet access don’t contribute their fair share,” said Kelly. “Our legislation will lower the cost of high-speed internet for consumers and rural providers and expand broadband connectivity throughout Arizona.” The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act would: Direct the FCC to reform the USF by expanding the base so that edge providers and broadband providers contribu…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/idaho-senators-joint-statement-on-another-continuing-resolution	Idaho Senators’ Joint Statement on Another Continuing Resolution	2023-11-16	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting against another Continuing Resolution: “We absolutely stand against shutting down the federal government, but we also oppose continually kicking the can down the road on government funding and allowing Democrats’ spending levels to continue for another month—let alone two,” said Crapo and Risch. “Each Continuing Resolution is just a bandaid on a long-term unwillingness to address our growing fiscal crisis. The Senate Appropriations Committee has already advanced all 12 individual appropriations bills out of the Committee. It is not fair to Idahoans to allow the federal government to repeatedly fail to execute its duty to pass these bills annually.” The Continuing Resolution funds the government through two separate deadlines of January 19, 2024, and February 2, 2024. The measure passed the Senate 87-11. ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-to-biden-tackle-fentanyl-crisis-during-meeting-with-xi	Crapo, Colleagues to Biden: Tackle Fentanyl Crisis During Meeting with Xi	2023-11-15	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) and six additional colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In their letter, the Senators focus on the devastating impact of fentanyl in the United States and the PRC’s role in the fentanyl supply chain. The letter calls on President Biden to urge President Xi to do more to stop the flow of precursor chemicals that are sent from the PRC to Mexico. These chemicals are used to manufacture deadly drugs, which are then trafficked across our southern border. From 2020 to 2021, the number of primarily fentanyl-related deaths in the United States increased by 24.1 percent, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It is evident that the PRC plays a significant role in the production of fentanyl making its way into our country; contributing to the alarming rates of addiction and fatal overdoses across the United States,” wrote the Senators. The Senators’ letter continued, “Beyond supplying the chemicals to produce the deadly drug, businesses in the PRC are also assisting Mexican transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in laundering the money that comes from selling the illicit drugs in the United States.” “It is our understanding it is not only a priority of the United States to minimize the PRC’s involvement in the fentanyl supply chain, as even Mexico has urged President Xi to stop the flow of fentanyl,” the Senators wrote. “If Mexican TCOs have a large portion of their supply chain effectively cut off by the PRC, it is likely we will see a drastic drop in illicit fentanyl being trafficked across our southern border and killing vulnerable Americans.” Senators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Angus King (I-Maine), Jon Tester (D-Montana), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) also signed the letter. Read the full letter HERE or below. _______ D…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-wyden-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-boost-exports-of-fruit-vegetables-nuts-and-other-specialty-crops	Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops	2023-11-14	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) introduced legislation today to help farmers fight through trade barriers and sell more fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops in foreign markets. Representatives David Valadao (R-California), Elissa Slotkin (R-Michigan) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) will introduce the House companion legislation. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) responds to continued high tariffs, burdensome labeling requirements and other trade barriers that restrict U.S. products from accessing foreign markets, threatening rural communities and agricultural producers who depend on customers overseas. “From high tariffs to onerous labeling requirements, America’s specialty crop growers face a range of barriers imposed by foreign nations that hinder their ability to export their high-quality products around the world,” said Crapo. “Improving the USDA’s Specialty Crop Report will arm producers and trade negotiators with detailed and up-to-date information, helping break down longstanding trade barriers, diversify export markets and expand export opportunities for Idaho’s specialty crop producers.” “The world is hungry for grown-in-the-U.S. blueberries, potatoes, wine and other produce. But all too often our farmers and producers are stymied by unreasonable blockades in foreign markets,” said Wyden. “Our bipartisan bill will help rural Americans by identifying unfair foreign trade barriers and creating specific plans to cut through that red tape.” The bill is cosponsored by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine). “Specialty crop producers in California have faced many challenges over the last few years—from supply chain backlogs at our ports, rising input costs, labor shortages, and drought,” said Valadao. “Many of our California-grown specialty crops rely on customers overseas, but too often face un…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/39-senators-call-on-biden-administration-to-withdraw-basel-iii-endgame	39 Senators Call on Biden Administration to Withdraw Basel III Endgame	2023-11-13	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) in sending a letter with 37 colleagues urging the Federal Reserve (Fed), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to withdraw the Basel III Endgame proposal. The Committee is set to hear testimony from the financial regulators tomorrow, where Republicans will press the regulators on their many burdensome regulations that fail to consider the downstream impacts on everyday Americans, including the Basel III Endgame proposal. In a letter to the Fed, FDIC and OCC, the signers argue the proposal lacks proper analysis or data to justify its merit, will result in costlier and more limited access to credit for Americans, and will negatively impact the U.S. economy. The letter also highlights the resilience of the well-capitalized U.S. banking system, and the need for changes in regulation to be tailored and based on demonstrable benefits and needs, not pre-determined agendas. Every Republican member of the Senate Banking Committee signed the letter including Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), JD Vance (R-Ohio), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) and Steve Daines (R-Montana). Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Thune (R-South Dakota), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), James Risch (R-Idaho), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Roger Marsha…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-urge-un-to-designate-hamas-a-terrorist-organization-and-impose-sanctions	Crapo, Colleagues Urge UN to Designate Hamas a Terrorist Organization and Impose Sanctions	2023-11-13	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) urging her to bring forward a resolution to designate Iranian-backed Hamas as a terrorist organization following the brutal terrorist attacks on Israel since October 7 with the intent to eradicate Israel and the Jews in Israel. “Recent events have demonstrated that Hamas’ actions, tactics, and stated goals are in many ways indistinguishable from Al Qaeda, ISIS, and other terrorist organizations the United Nations has sanctioned. Therefore, we write to urge you to bring a resolution to the UN Security Council recognizing and imposing sanctions on Hamas as a terrorist organization,” wrote the Senators. “Since October 1997, the US Department of Treasury has designated Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Additionally, these groups have been listed as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) since October 2001. Numerous other countries and international entities rightfully have designated Hamas as a terrorist organization, including Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Israel, the Organization of American States, Paraguay, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Switzerland is also actively exploring legal avenues to designate Hamas as a terrorist entity,” they concluded. The letter is led by Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada), co-chairs and co-founders of the Abraham Accords Caucus and Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, of which Senator Crapo is a member. Joining Crapo, Lankford and Rosen in sending the letter were Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), J…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/finance-committee-republicans-press-irs-on-data-security-shortcomings	Finance Committee Republicans Press IRS on Data Security Shortcomings	2023-11-13	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--In the wake of continued oversight reports revealing serious data security concerns at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the recent indictment of an IRS consultant for the disclosure of private individuals’ tax information, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), called on the IRS for greater accountability, transparency and a detailed explanation of specific steps it is taking to address security weaknesses at the agency. From the letter: Preventing illegal access and disclosure of protected taxpayer data is an essential IRS responsibility, one of its highest priorities and one that is statutorily enshrined in the taxpayer’s bill of rights. Unfortunately, it is also one that has been disregarded for far too long. … The IRS must take responsibility and account for failures in these duties. As part of this, we call upon the IRS to provide a detailed explanation of: the specific steps it has taken since the beginning of this year to address any security weaknesses; a timeline of when each such step was taken; the current status of each recommendation made by TIGTA or GAO related to data and/or IRS system security since January 2020; the next steps and expected timeline for the IRS to address any open recommendations; and all specific actions the IRS has taken or will take to make impacted individuals whole. For years, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) have pointed to significant, unaddressed flaws in the IRS’s data security systems and practices. Most recently: In an October 11, 2023 report on “Major Management Challenges” for the IRS for 2024, TIGTA identifies “Protection of Taxpayer Data and IRS Resources” as one of the IRS’s “top management and performance challenges.” In an October 24, 2023 report on “longstanding challenges” at the IRS, the GAO notes the IRS “has struggled with longstanding challenges in . . . safeguarding sensitive information,” with diverse issue…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/16-idaho-veterans-and-volunteers-to-receive-crapos-spirit-of-freedom-award	16 Idaho Veterans and Volunteers to Receive Crapo’s Spirit of Freedom Award	2023-11-11	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo recognized 16 Idahoans with the 2023 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans. Since the award’s creation 21 years ago, 387 Spirit of Freedom Awards have been bestowed. “Many Idahoans dedicate their time, efforts and resources to supporting and caring for our nation’s heroes once they return to civilian life,” said Crapo. “I thank this year’s award recipients for their caring hearts and devotion to serving the Idaho veterans community. We must continue to show our gratitude to the men and women who bravely served our country.” Submissions for the 2024 Spirit of Freedom Service Award can be made by contacting Courtney Lehosit in Crapo’s Boise office. The following biographies for each of the recipients highlight their significant contributions to our country and its veterans. Veterans: Bruce Schofield, Boise: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4000 in Meridian nominated Schofield, a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Schofield reached the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, having served at Itazuke Air Base in Japan; Nha Trang, Vietnam; and Royal Air Force Lakenheath. For his service, he received a number of awards and medals, including Good Conduct Medals, a Presidential Unit Citation and a Vietnam Service Medal, among others. Schofield retired from the Air Force in 1979, moving to Idaho shortly thereafter. He worked in communications and navigation for the National Interagency Fire Center and later repaired weather stations for a total of 21 years. Schofield loves to volunteer and was recently recognized by St. Luke’s Treasure Valley for his 8,000 hours of volunteer service in shuttling patients to and from the hospital to their vehicles, as well as ensuring an abundance of supplies for patients in pool therapy. He spends many hours visiting veterans through Key…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-statement-at-hearing-on-how-the-tax-code-affects-high-income-individuals	Crapo Statement at Hearing on How the Tax Code Affects High-Income Individuals	2023-11-09	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at hearing entitled “Examining How the Tax Code Affects High-Income Individuals and Tax Planning Strategies.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “I look forward to our discussion today on the effect of the Tax Code on individuals and families as they work, save and invest. “The scope of today’s hearing provides members the opportunity to cover a broad range of topics, and we will no doubt hear a number of concerns raised about how the Code treats high-income taxpayers. “We should dispel the notion that there is any support for taxpayers who evade their tax obligations; we all agree taxpayers should pay the tax they legally owe. “For the gray area of taxpayers who aggressively structure their affairs to reduce their tax liability, we should constantly assess how the Code can better target certain activity. “But framing this issue through the subjective lens of ‘fairness’ often ignores the facts and turns a blind eye to favored incentives. “Rather than focusing on rhetoric, we should examine the data and how the Code affects behaviors. “That includes examining provisions that primarily benefit a select group of the financially well-off – including tax credits for those who can afford expensive electric vehicles, costly energy efficient home upgrades, and proposals to repeal the cap or expand the highly-regressive deduction for State and Local Taxes. “As for the data, these are the indisputable facts: Most of the federal tax burden is paid by high earners; Federal tax collections have been near all-time highs; The voluntary tax compliance rate is high and stable; and Higher income taxes serve as disincentives to work, save and invest. “My Republican colleagues and I remain focused on safeguarding taxpayers and their rights; reducing barriers to work, savings and investment; and promoting opportunity and wealth to improve the quality of life for all …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-wyden-press-federal-agencies-on-use-of-artificial-intelligence	Crapo, Wyden Press Federal Agencies on Use of Artificial Intelligence	2023-11-09	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) have requested information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on how the agencies are employing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and what steps they are taking to ensure the technology is used appropriately. “As technological innovations such as AI are used more frequently by government agencies, it is important for us to gain a better understanding of AI applications within the Finance Committee’s jurisdiction,” said Crapo. “As is frequently the case with new technology, AI provides us with exciting opportunities to better serve the American people, but we’re only beginning to see the consequences of leaving these systems unchecked,” said Wyden. “The federal government has a responsibility to ensure the systems it is using to make decisions that impact Americans’ daily lives are doing so accurately and without harmful bias.” In their letter to CBP, Crapo and Wyden noted the powerful potential of this technology to speed legitimate trade and focus enforcement resources on catching trade cheats. However, as part of their oversight responsibilities, they sought additional information about how exactly CBP is using this technology to carry out activities such as cargo screenings at borders, screening of small packages at postal facilities, compliance and more. In their letter to HHS, Crapo and Wyden pressed for information on how the agency is using AI to filter through and synthesize vast amounts of data to support program management, administration and care. Both letters also press for details on what--if any--guardrails have been put in place to help identify and correct any algorithmic bias found in the technology these federal agencies are using. The text of the letter to CBP and DHS can be found here. The text of the letter to HHS can be found here. ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-statement-at-bipartisan-health-care-policy-markup	Crapo Statement at Bipartisan Health Care Policy Markup	2023-11-08	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at an open executive session to consider the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act. As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Three months ago, this Committee took crucial steps toward improving health care access and affordability for Americans from all walks of life. In advancing the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act, we demonstrated the bipartisan conviction and momentum needed to move good policy from concept to law. “At that time, the Chairman and I committed to continuing our work on prescription drug benefits. With this markup, we honor that commitment. “Today, we are taking up commonsense, comprehensive proposals championed by Members across the dais to strengthen our federal health care programs. “For two decades, Medicare Part D has served as a lifeline for countless seniors and Americans with disabilities, ensuring coverage for a wide range of safe and effective medications. “However, market dynamics have shifted. Consolidation has constrained competition, compromised plan quality and heightened the potential for conflicts of interest across the supply chain. “Vertically integrated insurers, merged with pharmacy benefit managers—or ‘PBMs’—now account for more than 80 percent of the Part D market, up from just 30 percent in 2010. “Four PBMs manage benefits for 90 percent of enrollees. The three largest specialty pharmacies are all PBM affiliates, controlling more than two-thirds of specialty drug dispensing. “In short, the market-driven dynamism envisioned with Medicare Part D’s enactment has given way to an opaque, highly concentrated and distorted pharmacy benefit landscape. This situation demands oversight and legislative improvements. “Taxpayers and seniors finance the program. We are the client. We have a responsibility to promote accountability and improvement, particularly for the most vulnerable and h…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-wyden-applaud-committee-passage-of-legislation-to-improve-mental-health-care-lower-drug-costs-and-extend-essential-medicaid-and-medicare-programs	Crapo, Wyden Applaud Committee Passage of Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Costs and Extend Essential Medicaid and Medicare Programs	2023-11-08	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today lauded committee passage of the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost and Extenders Act, which was reported out of committee 26-0. The legislation expands mental health care and substance use disorder services under Medicaid and Medicare, reduces prescription drug costs for seniors at the pharmacy counter, extends essential Medicaid and Medicare provisions that will expire this year, and increases Medicare payments to support physicians and other providers. “This comprehensive legislation will reduce out-of-pocket medication costs for seniors, enhance accountability in our federal health care programs, improve access to high-quality mental health services, and extend critical support for clinicians and suppliers,” said Crapo. “I thank Senator Wyden and every member of the Committee for their partnership in this effort, and look forward to advancing this comprehensive, deficit-cutting, bipartisan legislation.” “Once again this committee has come together in the fight to expand access to mental health care and rein in the shadowy tactics by pharmacy benefit managers that hurt community pharmacies and drive up prescription drug costs for seniors and taxpayers – all while also making sure essential Medicaid and Medicare programs can continue,” said Wyden. “I am proud of the work accomplished today, and I want to thank Ranking Member Crapo for his leadership and members of the committee for their contributions throughout this process and for the work that is to come.” Recent Finance Committee health care efforts have drawn support by a strong coalition of Idaho groups, including the American Nurses Association Idaho, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Academy of Family Physicians, Idaho Center for Nursing, Idaho Medical Association, Idaho Retailers Association, Idaho State Pharmacy Association, Idaho Technology Council, National Alliance on Mental Illness Idaho, North Idaho Alliance of …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/11/07/id-970bbab7-c1c4-4c77-98f5-e132f0c58c76/	Congressman Fulcher Joins The Kevin Miller Show On Israel, Budget, and Floor Activity	2023-11-07	2023	2023-11	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Nov 7, 2023 Congressman Russ Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Kevin Miller, broadcast on 580 AM and 107.5 FM, on November 7th, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-ricketts-raise-concerns-over-proposal-to-include-federal-lands-in-private-investment-portfolios	Crapo, Risch, Ricketts Raise Concerns Over Proposal to Include Federal Lands in Private Investment Portfolios	2023-11-07	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo,, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressing concerns about a proposed rule giving Natural Asset Companies, including foreign investors, private management authority over federal land. “We are concerned that corporate involvement in the stewardship and control of our federal lands would create unintended consequences,” the senators wrote. “The proposed rule could lead to a preservationist-only approach to federal land management instead of an ‘all-of-the-above’ working lands approach as intended by the creation of our federal land programs.” “We are also alarmed by the SEC’s allowance under the proposed rule of foreign investment in these uniquely U.S. assets,” the senators continued. “At a time in which we are actively working to deter our adversaries, we should not be open our federal lands up to investment from the same adversaries.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-sullivan-warn-new-permitting-rule-imperils-americas-mineral-needs-adds-red-tape	Crapo, Risch, Sullivan Warn New Permitting Rule Imperils America’s Mineral Needs, Adds Red Tape	2023-11-06	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and their Senate colleagues sent a letter to the executive director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) demanding the council rescind its proposal to limit the type of mining projects eligible for the improved permitting process established under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). The senators warn the proposed rule will hinder mining permitting predictability and efficiency, threaten America’s manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and national security needs and further empower China’s near-monopoly on the global supply of critical minerals. “Permitting delays have been, and continue to be, one of the most significant risks to meeting domestic mineral production goals - a fact clearly recognized by FPISC in 2021,” the senators wrote. “FPISC should be doing all it can to facilitate the addition of mining projects to the FPISC dashboard of covered projects, as significant investments are being made daily in such projects, regardless of the type of minerals being mined. Unfortunately, this misguided and shortsighted proposal disincentivizes such investment.” “FPISC’s proposal sends the wrong message to investors, industry stakeholders, and our nation’s allies…[and] will hinder mining permitting predictability and efficiency while further empowering China with its near-monopoly on the global supply of critical minerals…We urge FPISC to abandon this proposal and use its existing authority to actively support all mining infrastructure projects to unleash America's national supply chains and processing capabilities.” In addition to Risch, Crapo, and Sullivan, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Roger Ma…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/11/03/id-02ef867b-80f3-4b93-bca7-f43c79625158/	Congressman Fulcher Passes Amendment to Eliminate Funding for “30×30” Initiative	2023-11-03	2023	2023-11	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Nov 3, 2023 On November 2nd, 2023, Congressman Fulcher submitted an amendment to H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Congressman Fulcher’s amendment restricts funds to implement Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 ((86 Fed. Reg. 7627, relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad). The amendment passed on a recorded vote that same evening and was included in the final legislation H.R. 4821.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-join-bipartisan-group-in-seeking-longer-comment-period-on-major-ag-worker-program-reforms	Crapo, Risch Join Bipartisan Group In Seeking Longer Comment Period On Major Ag Worker Program Reforms	2023-11-03	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in asking two federal agencies to give farmers and ranchers more time to review and comment on significant reforms to the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program. In letters to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, the Senators request a 60-day public comment extension for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed rulemaking, “Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections, 88 FR 65040,” and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rulemaking, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States, 88 FR 63750.” “The United States takes pride in producing the world’s safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply. Our nation’s ability to do so is entirely contingent on the strength of our agricultural workforce. The H-2A program provides a critical labor pool without which many producers in our states would struggle or be entirely unable to operate,” the Senators wrote. “Any proposed regulatory changes to the H-2A program have potential ramifications for the entire American agricultural supply chain and food security. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that our constituents be provided adequate time to thoroughly analyze this proposed rule and its effects on their operations. Moreover, this comment period is occurring while many producers in our states will be occupied with fall harvest and unable to dedicate time to developing meaningful comments,” the lawmakers wrote. The letters were signed by Crapo, Risch and U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) Susan Collins (R-Maine), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), John Hoeven (R-North Dakota), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Angus King, Jr. (I-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louis…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-double-down-demanding-answers-from-department-of-education-amid-dangerous-increase-in-antisemitic-behavior-on-college-campuses	Crapo, Risch Double Down Demanding Answers from Department of Education Amid Dangerous Increase in Antisemitic Behavior on College Campuses	2023-11-02	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--As antisemitic behavior continues to escalate across college campuses, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) are doubling down on their demands that the U.S. Secretary of Education provide information regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts--or lack thereof--to ensure the safety of Jewish and Pro-Israel students. The Senators also reiterated that the department must ensure taxpayer dollars do not fund antisemitic activities on college campuses. “Many Jewish and pro-Israel students have felt unsafe in their institutions of higher education, especially following Hamas’ attack on Israel,” wrote Crapo and Risch. “While we were already concerned about antisemitism on college campuses, the events of the last month have made it clear the Department owes both the Senate and the American people answers as to whether taxpayer dollars are in anyway funding these antisemitic programs, speakers, or activities. In addition, it owes parents an explanation for how it is protecting their kids and their freedom of speech and religion.” Given the growing number and increased severity of antisemitic behavior following Hamas’ attack on Israel, Crapo and Risch are calling for an immediate response from Secretary Cardona.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-statement-at-social-security-administration-commissioner-nomination-hearing	Crapo Statement at Social Security Administration Commissioner Nomination Hearing	2023-11-02	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at hearing to consider the nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Senator Wyden. “Governor O’Malley, congratulations on your nomination and thank you for your willingness to serve. “This nomination is long overdue, coming more than two years after President Biden removed the prior Senate-confirmed Commissioner. During this time, the Social Security Administration has struggled to fulfill its customer service mission. “The Social Security Administration is responsible for overseeing the Social Security program, which provides more than $1 trillion in benefits to millions of seniors, individuals with disabilities and their families each year. The SSA also administers the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, assigns Social Security numbers and issues Social Security cards. “Given the SSA’s important responsibilities, the public rightly expects the agency to provide timely, responsive service. However, SSA is not living up to these expectations. “For fiscal year 2023, Americans waited more than seven months, on average, for a disability decision at the initial level. For those denied at the initial level, they waited another seven months at the reconsideration level and another nearly 15 months if they sought a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. “While not all applicants will qualify for disability benefits, they all deserve to receive a decision within a reasonable period of time. The Social Security Administration must take additional steps to reduce wait times for a disability decision and address outdated disability program rules. “SSA’s National 800 Number is one of the primary channels for seeking assistance from the agency and it must do more to address wait times. In fiscal year 2023, callers to the National 800 Number waited more than 35 minutes, on average…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/finance-committee-republicans-new-medicaid-rule-risks-disrupting-patient-care	Finance Committee Republicans: New Medicaid Rule Risks Disrupting Patient Care	2023-11-01	2023	2023-11	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--In a concerning departure from precedent, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new rule to change Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) operations in ways that offer no material benefit for patients. In a letter to Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Republican members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), urged the Administration to withdraw problematic components of the proposed rule and work with Congress to develop improvements to the Medicaid program so patients have access to cutting-edge, life-saving prescription drugs. The senators note: While we share some of the agency’s objectives, including preventing certain problematic practices within the prescription drug supply chain, many of the [rule’s] proposed changes defy longstanding statutory understanding and impose costly new mandates, creating fiscal uncertainty for states and risking patient access to the most innovative therapies and cures. They identify several problems with the proposal, including “stacking” to compute the “Best Price” benchmark, which would create technical complications and risk undercutting the policy’s core objectives by disincentivizing larger price concessions. The senators also highlight the lack of a patient-oriented justification for the proposal’s price verification survey, noting that the proposed rule seeks to establish a survey process for certain “high cost” covered outpatient drugs, like cell and gene therapies, instead of addressing the access barriers identified by states, patients and providers. They end the letter: We urge CMS to preserve the MDRP’s statutory balance consistent with Congress’s intent by withdrawing the misguided proposals that risk disrupting patient care. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you to improve the Medicaid program so that patients have access to cutting-edge, live-changing prescription drugs. In addition to Ranking Member Crapo, the letter is signed by Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas)…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/31/id-0d37b96f-4f2c-42f9-8db5-9c69397c8272/	Press Release: Congressman Fulcher Praises Continued Expansion of GTN Express Project To Benefit Idaho	2023-10-31	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:(202) 225-6611 KAMIAH, ID – At the conclusion of a crowded Congressional Town Hall in Kamiah, Idaho, Congressman Russ Fulcher reiterated his support for the approval of the Gas Transmission Northwest XPress Project (GTN Xpress) by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to benefit his constituents in Idaho. The approval of the GTN Xpress project will allow an extra 150 million standard cubic feet per day in an existing pipeline. The project approval does not build out new pipelines – but rather upgrades existing facilities in Athol, Idaho and two other locations operated by TC Energy in Washington and Oregon. The upgraded facilities will provide increased reliability for natural gas supplies to Idaho-based shipper, Intermountain Gas Company. Congressman Fulcher commented, “Despite the Biden Administration’s anti-liquid natural gas and other proven fuel policies, simple projects to increase supply are finally moving forward for Idahoans to increase energy reliability. Projects like the GTN Xpress utilize existing infrastructure with new technology to provide additional value to consumers in the Northwest. In the future, I expect FERC to have a streamlined process for technological advancements on previously approved projects. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Energy & Commerce Committee to deliver more energy wins for the American people.” Background: TC Energy filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on October 4th, 2021, to upgrade software, modify turbine compressors, and add additional gas cooling at three facilities in Athol, Idaho, Starbuck, Washington, and Kent, Washington. The existing pipeline infrastructure has been in service since 1962 and serves customers primarily in the Pacific Northwest. On October 23rd, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the upgrades to the existing pipeline infrastructure operated by TC Energy to allow for an increase of 150 million standard cubic feet per day in service to…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-cassidy-introduce-judicial-reform-bill-to-streamline-permitting-processes-in-the-us	Crapo, Risch, Cassidy Introduce Judicial Reform Bill to Streamline Permitting Processes in the U.S.	2023-10-31	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) introduced the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act, which will streamline the permitting process for U.S. energy, manufacturing and critical infrastructure projects. “Progress in American manufacturing and energy production means limiting the time and resources wasted on battling frivolous lawsuits during the permitting and review process for new projects. The REPAIR Act removes impediments to new development and fosters a more secure supply chain as America strives for stronger energy and technology independence,” said Crapo. “Radical activist litigation has stalled far too many critical domestic energy, natural resource, and manufacturing projects and made us reliant on other countries, like China. The REPAIR Act will prevent these serial litigants from using unfair tactics and loop holes to bog down our judicial system and tie up our natural resources,” said Risch. “It’s impossible to permit energy and manufacturing in the U.S. Well-funded radical groups are hijacking the justice system to send critical infrastructure projects they don’t like into legal purgatory,” said Cassidy. “Commonsense judicial reform removes unnecessary roadblocks while preserving the right to challenge projects. Doing so provides certainty and shortens permitting timelines.” The REPAIR Act makes many vital changes to the judicial review process of an approved permit. The judicial process created by the REPAIR Act ensures all laws related to permitting have the same review process, scope of adjudication, rules for standing and statute of limitations. The bill removes the ability to file a suit based on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), instead focusing lawsuits on the statute for which the permit was issued. In the case of a judicial remand or other court action, the REPAIR Act establishes a mediation process that allows the project developer and the permit-issuing agency to directl…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-smith-mcmorris-rodgers-press-biden-administration-to-withdraw-unworkable-unrealistic-federal-nurse-staffing-mandate	Crapo, Smith, McMorris Rodgers Press Biden Administration to Withdraw Unworkable, Unrealistic Federal Nurse Staffing Mandate	2023-10-31	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--The Biden Administration recently proposed a one-size-fits-all federal nurse staffing mandate, despite overwhelming evidence that such a policy would be virtually impossible for the nation’s nursing homes to meet. In a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Brooks-LaSure, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), along with U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington), call on the Administration to immediately withdraw the proposed rule and provide justification for its $40.6 billion unfunded mandate that could force many nursing homes to close, threatening resident access to direct care services. From the letter: “We write today to express our serious concerns regarding the Administration’s minimum nurse staffing standards proposed rule. This one-size-fits-all, unfunded mandate will jeopardize access to care for the 1.2 million Americans living in more than 15,000 certified nursing homes nationwide – especially those who reside in rural and underserved areas. Our nation’s nursing homes have weathered an unprecedented storm over the past three years. From government spending induced inflation to pandemic provider burnout, community access to long-term care services has been strained. Since January 2020, over 400 nursing homes closed their doors and approximately 190,000 nursing home employees left the workforce … Given this current landscape, the Administration’s proposal will only serve to further undermine patient access to skilled nursing care. As such, we strongly urge you to withdraw the rule and work with us on tailored solutions addressing the severe health care workforce shortages in our states,” wrote Ranking Member Crapo, Chair Smith and Chair McMorris Rodgers. Under the Biden Administration’s proposal, nursing homes would have limited flexibility to distribu…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-colleagues-urge-president-biden-to-address-rise-in-terrorists-crossing-southern-border	Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Address Rise in Terrorists Crossing Southern Border	2023-10-30	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing deep concern about the rise in terrorists crossing the southern border and asking for plans to bolster border and internal security measures. In addition to Crapo and Risch, Senators Todd Young (R-Indiana), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined the letter. “Our Southern border is a matter of deep national concern and insecurity. With rising violence and economic crises around the world pushing many people towards our borders, the record levels of illegal crossings and the spike in Border Patrol apprehensions of individuals matching the U.S. terror watchlist are alarming,” the Senators wrote. “In fiscal year 2023 alone, 169 migrants with positive terrorism watchlist matches were apprehended along our Southern border. This represents a tenfold increase from the figures reported in fiscal year 2021. Although the exact affiliations and identities of these individuals remain classified, the marked increase is alarming. Even if these apprehensions represent a minority, the potential devastation from a single individual with malign intentions cannot be overstated.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/29/id-e75764ef-50c4-44e5-a515-ecb0d768e087/	Press Release: Congressman Fulcher to Host Congressional Town Hall Update in Kamiah	2023-10-29	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 29, 2023 KAMIAH – Congressman Russ Fulcher will be in Kamiah at 1 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, October 31 at the Hearthstone Bakery for a Town Hall to meet with local constituents and provide an update on legislative activity in D.C.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/27/id-74894eb8-adf7-4131-b5c2-3fd4941b65d7/	Press Release: Fulcher Joins Idaho Delegation Opposing Lava Ridge Wind Project	2023-10-27	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Fulcher joined with the entire Idaho Congressional Delegation to introduce the “Don’t Develop Obstructive Infrastructure on our Terrain” (Don’t DO IT) Act. This legislation would prevent the Secretary of Interior from approving a wind or solar project on federal lands if the Legislature in the respective state has passed a resolution of disapproval. This legislation comes as the proposal to build a 400-turbine wind-generating facility in the Magic Valley in Eastern Idaho has been matched with strong opposition from Idaho residents. The Idaho State Legislature has already adopted a resolution opposing this project with unanimous support. Congressman Russ Fulcher is joined by Rep. Mike Simpson (ID-02) in the House of Representatives in introducing the legislations alongside Senator James E. Risch and Senator Mike Crapo leading the same bill in the Senate. “I appreciate working with Congressman Simpson, Senator Risch, and Senator Crapo to prevent the federal government from trying to run roughshod over the State of Idaho when it comes to energy projects that can’t make it on their own in the market. With my colleagues, I opposed the Lava Ridge Wind Project because it undermined Idahoans’ way of life. I stand with my colleagues and the people of Idaho in supporting the Don’t DO IT Act,” said Rep. Fulcher. “The Lava Ridge Wind Project has proven to be out of touch with Idahoans,” said Rep. Simpson. “Throughout the last year, I have taken significant actions in opposing this project and advocating for Idaho’s best interests. The Don’t DO IT Act is common-sense legislation that puts the people of Idaho first. I will always work to protect Idahoans’ way of life, and I am proud to work with the Idaho Delegation and ensure the Magic Valley is not trampled by this proposal.” “Idahoans have been loud and clear on Lava Ridge: Don’t DO IT! Yet, the Department of the Interior is still moving full speed ahead,” said Sen. Risch. “The Don’t DO IT Act will empower Idaho and other states to prevent…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-simpson-fulcher-support-inclusion-of-chips-permitting-reform-in-defense-bill	Crapo, Risch, Simpson, Fulcher Support Inclusion of Chips Permitting Reform in Defense Bill	2023-10-27	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	BOISE, Idaho--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) joined 115 bicameral lawmakers to send a letter to Senate and House Armed Services Committees leaders urging them to preserve the Building Chips in America Act in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The chips permitting bill, which passed as an amendment to the Senate NDAA in July, streamlines National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review requirements for semiconductor manufacturing projects to maximize the impact of the CHIPS and Science Act. Senate and House leaders are preparing to negotiate a final, compromise version of the NDAA that could pass both chambers and be signed into law. The letter urges Senate and House leaders to maintain the Senate-passed microchip permitting reforms in that final version. “Historically, NEPA reviews apply to projects that receive a significant portion of federal funding, giving the Federal government sufficient control over the project’s outcome. This is not the case for the CHIPS program,” the lawmakers wrote. Federal funding for CHIPS Act projects will comprise a minimal share of the cost, but they would still be deemed “major federal actions.” “This could halt or delay commencement of new projects, impacting the United States’ ability to bolster its national security interests, economic growth, competitiveness, and technological leadership,” the lawmakers continued. “Interruptions and delays to semiconductor manufacturing projects would undermine the goals of the CHIPS Act and exacerbate risks to our economic and national security, without providing additional benefits for environmental protection. Therefore, we urge you to retain Section 1090G of S. 2226 in the final FY24 NDAA,” they concluded. In addition to Idaho’s Congressional delegation, the letter is signed by U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/26/id-132225a5-8de2-4eb7-8c3a-f6699b1ffbeb/	Congressman Fulcher Joins The Nate Shelman Show On 670 KBOI	2023-10-26	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 26, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Nate Shelman, broadcast on 670 AM and 9.31 FM, concerning the election of the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana on October 25th, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/26/id-3938d5ca-6eae-464c-abe8-64fa946833b2/	Congressman Fulcher Urges Passage for H. Res. 771, In Support of Israel	2023-10-26	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 771, Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists, on a vote of 412 – 10. Congressman Fulcher strongly urged the passage of H. Res. 771 on the floor of the House of Representatives: “In seeking to destroy Israel, Hamas has demonstrated it is nothing more than a brutal and muderous organization.” Fulcher said. “Attacking women and children, holding the elderly hostage, and launching unprovoked attacks is not only wrong but an evil that must be confronted.” Fulcher continued. You can view more of Congressman Fulcher’s comments here: Background: On October 7th, 2023, Hamas, an Islamist terrorist group, attacked the State of Israel beyond the borders of Gaza inflicting heavy losses on civilian population centers. Hamas extracted hostages from Israel and terrorized peaceful communities. For decades, Hamas has used Gaza as a staging ground to threaten the State of Israel with the belief of genocidal eradication of Israel. The attacks on Israel are 50 years after the historic Yom Kippur Wars. ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-and-colleagues-condemn-biden-administrations-decision-to-cede-us-digital-leadership-to-china	Crapo and Colleagues Condemn Biden Administration’s Decision to Cede U.S. Digital Leadership to China	2023-10-26	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.—Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Todd Young (R-Indiana), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to end U.S. support for combatting China’s predatory practices in international digital trade negotiations. “We have warned for years that either the United States would write the rules for digital trade or China would. Now, the Biden Administration has decided to give China the pen. “The USTR announced in Geneva that it will abandon support for proposals made during the Trump Administration to allow free data flows between countries. In so doing, USTR, which touts a ‘Worker-Centered Trade Policy,’ is choosing to side with China over the 8 million Americans who work in the digital economy and generate 10 percent of U.S. GDP. China made clear it opposes free data proposals precisely because it wants the right to require all data be stored under whatever terms China’s laws or regulations may dictate, including forcing data to undergo government security reviews. China’s laws and regulations routinely facilitate technology theft, human rights abuses and the loss of American jobs. “The Biden Administration’s claim that it wants to ensure ‘policy space’ is spurious. The Trump Administration’s proposals—supported by a number of U.S. allies—explicitly permit legitimate public policy regulation of how companies might handle customer data. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which passed Congress overwhelming, also includes these commitments. Unfortunately, the only party getting any ‘space’ here is China, and that space allows China to assume the leadership role formerly held by the United States. “USTR not only failed to consult with Congress, before reversing its policy on free data fl…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-applaud-resolution-honoring-national-womens-small-business-month	Crapo, Risch Applaud Resolution Honoring National Women’s Small Business Month	2023-10-26	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, in a resolution that recognizes October 2023 as National Women’s Small Business Month and celebrates the contributions of female entrepreneurs. The Senate passed the resolution with unanimous support. “Women own approximately 59,635 small businesses in Idaho,” said Crapo. “I proudly stand with my colleagues to unanimously recognize the effort, service and sacrifices women make to contribute to our economy and communities.” “Idaho’s women-owned small businesses are central to our state’s economic growth and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Risch. “I am proud to recognize women-owned small businesses and their role in making the Gem State thrive.” “Until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. Now, in 2023, more than 12 million women-owned small businesses across the country are working hard each and every day to serve customers, create jobs, and boost their local economies,” said Ernst. “I will continue working to improve accountability at the Small Business Administration, expand access to childcare slots in our communities, and enhance mentorship opportunities for budding beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. When our local businesses thrive, so does our country!” “Women entrepreneurs are at the center of our economy creating new businesses, disrupting established industries and developing innovative products and platforms at a record pace. Despite positive trends, women-owned businesses still face significant institutional barriers like lack of access to quality childcare, fewer role models and mentors, a gender pay gap and unequal access to startup funding and financing,” said Shaheen. “As a former small business owner, I know there is nothing that women cannot achieve if given an equal opportunity to compete. This resolution helps underscore our…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-applaud-idaho-tech-hub-designation	Crapo, Risch Applaud Idaho Tech Hub Designation	2023-10-25	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) today commended the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center on its Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) designation. The Inland Northwest’s American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center has been selected as a Tech Hub as a result of Risch’s legislation, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act. The CHIPS for America Act will restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil by increasing federal incentives to stimulate advanced chip manufacturing, enable cutting-edge research and development, secure the supply chain and bring greater transparency to the microelectronics ecosystem, create American jobs, and ensure long-term national security. The legislation created the Tech Hubs program to create regional opportunities to create and produce these technologies. Idaho is a leader in innovation and manufacturing with two--the Inland Northwest’s American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Tech Hub and the Intermountain-West Consortium Tech Hub--calling it home. "The Tech Hub program invests in Idaho students and industries as it drives regional innovation and job creation in a growing field needed to advance American competitiveness in a global marketplace,” said Crapo. “This investment will allow Idaho to further create a destination for aerospace modernization and suppliers, advancing the U.S. aerospace supply chain from our backyard.” “Semiconductor production can and should be done in America, and the Inland Northwest is the right place to develop and produce this critical technology,” said Risch. “I congratulate the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center on its Tech Hubs designation. This selection is crucial to the Inland Northwest and will enable a strong domestic supply chain.” The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Tech Hub aims to develop new domestic supply chains to meet the immediate demand for high-rate production of advanced composi…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-statement-at-hearing-on-paid-leave	Crapo Statement at Hearing on Paid Leave	2023-10-25	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled “Exploring Paid Leave: Policy, Practice, and Impact on the Workforce.” As prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “This is an important hearing, as nearly every working American will need to take leave from work at some point in their career. The Finance Committee has previously explored this topic, including holding a Subcommittee hearing in 2018 and convening a paid leave working group organized by then-Chairman Grassley and Chairman Wyden. “I was a member of that bipartisan working group, which sought to find the most sustainable path forward on family leave policies. As I noted at the time, I am committed to addressing the needs of working Americans, both inside and outside the home, while also ensuring that businesses have the flexibility they need to succeed, particularly in today’s challenging economy. “As we will hear today, paid leave can greatly benefit workers and their families—from improving employee morale to helping families meet caregiving responsibilities. However, there are many approaches to expanding paid leave, and the details matter. “Employers across the country are struggling to fill vital roles in their organizations, with nearly 9.6 million jobs remaining unfilled nationally. In a recent survey from the National Federation of Independent Business, 43 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period. “In light of these workforce challenges, Congress must be careful not to interfere with employers’ existing paid leave offerings, which play an important part in their efforts to recruit and retain workers. “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023, 78 percent of private sector workers have access to paid sick leave and 79 percent have access to paid vacation. Additionally, 73 percent of small employers offer paid time off to the majority of their full-time employees, and 67 percen…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/idaho-delegation-introduces-bill-to-stop-lava-ridge-wind-energy-project	Idaho Delegation Introduces Bill to Stop Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project	2023-10-25	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch along with U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) introduced the Don’t Develop Obstructive Infrastructure on our Terrain (Don’t DO IT) Act. The Don’t DO IT Act would require the Secretary of the Interior deny any wind or solar energy project proposed on public land that is disapproved of by the State legislature. Idaho’s State legislature unanimously passed a resolution in March 2023 expressing opposition to the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project in Southern Idaho, a 370 turbine project spanning 146,000 acres. Among other concerns, the proposed Lava Ridge project would visually compromise the Minidoka National Historic Site, a relocation site where more than 120,000 Japanese-Americans were incarcerated during World War Two. “Idahoans know what is best for their land and livelihoods,” said Crapo. “Allowing state legislatures to have oversight on new wind and solar projects on federal land means the federal government and its agencies take into consideration the will of the people closest to the project.” “Idahoans have been loud and clear on Lava Ridge: Don’t DO IT! Yet, the Department of the Interior is still moving full speed ahead,” said Risch. “The Don’t DO IT Act will empower Idaho and other states to prevent the federal government from implementing unwanted, obstructive, and misaligned wind and solar energy projects on public land, like Lava Ridge.” “The Lava Ridge Wind Project has proven to be out of touch with Idahoans,” said Simpson. “Throughout the last year, I have taken significant actions in opposing this project and advocating for Idaho’s best interests. The Don’t DO IT Act is common-sense legislation that puts the people of Idaho first. I will always work to protect Idahoans’ way of life, and I am proud to work with the Idaho Delegation and ensure the Magic Valley is not trampled by this proposal.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-lead-effort-to-prohibit-esa-sage-grouse-listing	Crapo, Risch Lead Effort to Prohibit ESA Sage-Grouse Listing	2023-10-24	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) led their colleagues in a letter to Senate leadership urging the continued Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing prohibition for the greater sage-grouse. “Each of the eleven western states which hold sage-grouse habitat have adopted their own collaborative, science-based conservation plans, tailored specifically to address localized landscape needs and recover the species,” the letter read in part. “[D]espite this transparent and scientific approach, the greater sage-grouse has constantly been the subject of continuous litigation and baseless, counterproductive listing petitions for years.” The State of Idaho’s sage-grouse conservation plan has consistently received high marks from Democrat and Republican administrations alike. However, without an ESA listing prohibition, greater sage-grouse remain subject to a cycle of activist litigation that costs taxpayers and undermines states’ conservation efforts. In an effort to combat this, a listing prohibition has been included in every annual appropriations bill since fiscal year 2015 to allow state conservation efforts to proceed. The letter was also signed by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Hoeven (R-North Dakota), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) and Mike Lee (R-Utah).	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-scott-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-foreign-land-purchase-review-process	Crapo, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Foreign Land Purchase Review Process	2023-10-24	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) to introduce the Protect Our Bases Act to ensure the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) can review foreign land purchases near sensitive military, intelligence, and national laboratory sites by requiring member agencies to annually update and review their lists of these sites. “Idaho is home to the world-renowned Idaho National Laboratory and military bases and installations responsible for research, development and training of critical national security importance,” said Crapo. “We must protect sensitive military and government sites from encroachment by foreign adversaries on our own land.” “The Chinese Communist Party can’t be allowed to compromise the security of military and government facilities on our home turf,” said Scott. “By enhancing the review of foreign real estate transactions near sites that are vital to U.S. national security, this legislation will increase accountability to help ensure the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States can take proper action to push back on Communist China and keep our nation safe.” The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Steve Daines (R-Montana), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama). In 2022, Fufeng Group, a Chinese company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, announced it would purchase land near Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) determined that it could not evaluate the transaction for national security risks because the Department of Defense had not listed the base as a sensitive site for national security purposes. Although the City of Grand Forks ultimately blocked the transaction, the incident demonstrated a significant flaw in the review process of foreign land purchases. CFIUS relies on its member agencies to provide updated information on sensitive military, intelligence, and national laboratory site…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-end-the-flow-of-fentanyl-through-facebook	Crapo, Colleagues: End the Flow of Fentanyl Through Facebook	2023-10-23	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and six additional colleagues in demanding Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg put an end to the public sale of fentanyl precursor chemicals on Facebook and Instagram. Currently, social media users can find numerous posts advertising these chemicals with tag lines like “home delivery service” and “100%” custom clearance rate with a single click of a button. In the letter, the lawmakers also pointed out that China remains the principal source of U.S. fentanyl and its precursors. The lawmakers wrote, “We write to express grave concerns about the public sale of fentanyl precursor chemicals on Facebook and Instagram, both of which are owned by your company Meta. Fentanyl overdoses claim the lives of roughly 70,000 Americans each year. It is incumbent upon all of us to do more to stamp out this scourge on our society. That is why it is so disappointing to see one of the biggest tech companies in the world permitting—willfully or tacitly—the sale of these dangerous chemicals on your platforms.” They continued, “Social media companies have a responsibility to help prevent dangerous chemicals from getting into the hands of bad actors and Americans of all ages. As the Department of Justice notes, ‘[d]ismantling illicit online drug marketplaces and holding responsible corporations – including responsible executives – who enable these illicit drug marketplaces, is critical to preventing overdoses and stemming the flow of dangerous drugs into our communities.’” "As Facebook turns a blind eye to fentanyl dealers distributing precursor chemicals on its platform, Americans are left to deal with the ever-growing danger of the drug’s increased presence in our country. This letter rightfully questions Facebook’s failure to curb drug sales and brings much-needed attention to the role social media plays in the opioid crisis. We encourage all senators to support this effort to save American lives and get fentanyl off the streets,” said Ryan Walker, Execut…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/industry-support-for-legislation-to-rescind-biden-ev-mandate-grows	Industry Support for Legislation to Rescind Biden EV Mandate Grows	2023-10-20	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--Support from energy and automobile industry groups continues to grow for the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, led in the Senate by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska). The legislation would prevent efforts by the Biden Administration to impose a de facto electric vehicle mandate, and would ensure Americans have access to choose the vehicles that meet their needs. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) first introduced the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 6, 2023. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the bill to the full House on September 1, 2023. “The Idaho Automobile Dealers Association strongly endorses the CARS Act. Our dealers recognize that our Idaho and US citizens and customers should have a choice in the automobiles they purchase, whether they be an EV, a hybrid, or an internal combustion engine powered vehicle. These decisions are best made by free markets, the free, local markets in our communities, and not through bureaucratic overregulation made by federal agencies in Washington DC.” – Jim Addis, Idaho Automobile Dealers Association “Our industries and communities are better served by access to affordable, reliable, and efficient means of transportation. The EPA’s proposed rules to establish stringent emissions standards would extremely limit the number of reliable equipment and transportation choices for our farmers, ranchers, and communities where they live. We applaud Sen. Crapo and all those sponsoring the CARS Act for pushing back against these proposed rules that would hurt families and businesses in our state and across the country.” – Bryan Searle, President, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation “The Biden administration’s proposal to ban most gasoline, diesel, flex fuel and hybrid vehicles is bad for consumers, bad for our economy and indefensible from a national security perspective. Congress never provided EPA with such sweeping authority, which the CARS Act makes undoubtedly clear. AFPM commend…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-joins-bill-to-bolster-rural-forestry-workforce	Crapo Joins Bill to Bolster Rural Forestry Workforce	2023-10-19	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine), co-chairs of the Senate Working Forests Caucus, to introduce legislation to improve forest industry employment and participation through a grant program aimed at rural and underserved communities. The Jobs in the Woods Act would support developmental programs designed to better equip and train the forest products workforce for careers with the U.S. Forest Service and timber industries. Nationally, the forest products industry employs roughly 925,000 people directly and supports nearly 2 million jobs indirectly. “Idaho’s forest sector is responsible for thousands of jobs, including loggers and timber haulers whose careers sustain many of our rural communities,” said Crapo. “Promoting and protecting this industry and its workforce is vital to forest management, fire prevention and the economic success of our state.” “Maintaining a robust and skilled forestry workforce is essential to Idaho’s forest and economic health,” said Risch. “The Jobs in the Woods Act will empower our rural communities to build up the timber workforce with educational and training programs to ensure Idaho continues to effectively manage our forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires for years to come.” “Maine’s forestry industry has been foundational for our state economy for generations, and is critical to our continued economic success,” said King. “As the industry continues to evolve, we must ensure our forestry workforce has the proper training and skills to help responsibly manage our forests while growing our local economies. The bipartisan Jobs in the Woods Act will make substantial investments to support new and innovative workforce programs – helping Maine people get good, quality jobs and securing the future of our state’s timber industry.” The Jobs in the Woods Act is cosponsored by Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and Jeanne S…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-ricketts-lead-legislation-pushing-back-on-radical-electric-vehicle-mandate	Crapo, Ricketts Lead Legislation Pushing Back on Radical Electric Vehicle Mandate	2023-10-19	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) introduced the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act to counter the Biden Administration’s radical environmental agenda and executive overreach by preventing the implementation of a proposed rule and other regulations that seek to limit consumer vehicle choice. “Once again, the Biden Administration’s rule-making process is being used to push a radical green agenda and pick winners and losers,” said Crapo. “Americans deserve to have access to affordable, reliable vehicles fueled by American-made energy products. However, the Biden EPA’s rule change would hurt everyday Americans while simultaneously helping China. Consequences of rules and regulations such as these restrict consumer choice and raise costs for the average American family.” “The EPA cannot continue to pick winners and losers,” said Ricketts. “This legislation ensures the Biden administration can’t prioritize their radical left agenda over affordable and reliable internal combustion engines. I’ll always fight to protect Nebraskans’ ability to choose what is best for them and their families.” Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) introduced the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives in July. The bill was reported to the full House by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on September 1, 2023. “The Biden administration is willingly ceding American auto leadership to China by pursuing this misguided mandate,” said Walberg. “Many American families would simply be priced out of the auto market due to these quotas. On top of those issues, American manufacturing jobs will also be lost due to this government-mandated transition. We must block this rule and allow consumers and innovators to shape the future rather than bureaucrats. I look forward to my continued work with Senator Crapo as we fight for American auto leadership and consumer choice.” Crapo and Ricketts are joined by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Joe Manchin (D-West Virg…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-wyden-smith-and-neal-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-taiwan-tax-bill	Crapo, Wyden, Smith and Neal Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Taiwan Tax Bill	2023-10-19	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), with House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts), formally introduced legislation to relieve double-taxation of investments between the U.S. and Taiwan. “Without question, deepening ties with Taiwan and its vibrant democracy is in our nation’s best interests,” said Crapo. “Building off of the Finance Committee’s unanimous support last month to strengthen those economic ties and encourage cross-border investment, today’s introduction in both the Senate and the House marks an important next step in unlocking opportunities to help workers and businesses of all sizes get ahead in both the U.S. and Taiwan. In Idaho and throughout our country, our economic and strategic relationship with Taiwan is as important as ever, and I look forward to continuing our work to get this bill expeditiously passed into law.” “It’s a no-brainer for U.S. jobs and for America’s national security to strengthen our economic partnership with Taiwan,” said Wyden. “Today is another important step forward toward relieving double-taxation on activityb between the U.S. and Taiwan, and supercharging chip manufacturing in America. It’s not every day you see the bipartisan leaders of Finance and Ways and Means come together to introduce legislation. I’m committed to continue working closely with Ranking Member Crapo, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Neal to get our legislation over the finish line.” “American and Taiwanese workers and businesses need relief from the double-tax burdens they face when operating across our borders,” said Smith. “This legislation will encourage greater investment in our communities and create jobs while promoting prosperity for America and a key economic partner. By providing greater certainty for businesses small and large investing overseas, we can strengthen the foundation of our economic partnership in a key region of the world.” “Addressing …	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/senate-unanimously-passes-crapo-backed-resolution-in-support-of-israel	Senate Unanimously Passes Crapo-backed Resolution in Support of Israel	2023-10-19	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement today after the Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel: “Israel is a critical ally of the United States, and I remain united with my colleagues in Congress as strong advocates for Israel’s right to defend itself from existential threats by hostile parties,” Crapo said. “The United States and our allies have a responsibility to unequivocally condemn Hamas’ war on Israel. We must deprive Hamas and other terrorist organizations of Iranian-backed funding and lethal assistance the groups rely on to threaten Israel.”	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-backs-legislation-to-freeze-6-billion-to-iran-probe-additional-iranian-assets	Crapo Backs Legislation to Freeze $6 Billion to Iran, Probe Additional Iranian Assets	2023-10-17	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, joined Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and 22 additional colleagues to introduce the Revoke Iranian Funding Act to rescind the general licenses that enabled the release of the $6 billion to Iran and prevent the Iranian regime from accessing and using the funds held in Qatar to finance terrorist attacks against Israel or any other nation. In addition, the bill directs the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury to study all high-value Iranian assets around the world currently blocked by U.S. sanctions and provide that information to Congress, ensuring Congress has the information necessary to enact further targeted legislation, if necessary. “Money is fungible. Guarantees that unfrozen assets cannot be used to fuel Iran’s global support for terrorist warfare against Americans and other innocent civilians simply do not exist,” said Crapo. “The United States must not release the $6 billion in Iranian assets. While the announcement of an understanding with Qatar to freeze the funds is a positive step, more must be done. Our legislation would codify in law what the Administration cannot guarantee--that Iran will not see a single dollar from the United States to use for funding terrorism across the globe.” Crapo maintains that Iran’s access to fungible funds or assets--those which can be replaced and used for other purposes when provided access to additional funding or assets--will allow Iran to shift around its spending priorities and use the $6 billion of unfrozen funds for purposes of conducting worldwide terrorism. Previously, on August 18, Senator Crapo joined Ranking Member Scott and other colleagues to demand answers from the Biden Administration after it announced the release of $6 billion to Iran. Additional co-sponsors of the legislation include Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Hoeven (R-Nort…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/idaho-delegation-urges-blm-to-correct-interpretation-of-aquifer-recharge-law	Idaho Delegation Urges BLM to Correct Interpretation of Aquifer Recharge Law	2023-10-17	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) today urged the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to correct their interpretation of a law designed to enable aquifer recharge. “The BLM’s current interpretation of the [ Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act] precludes the [Idaho Water Resources Board (IWRB)] from using existing rights of way for aquifer recharge purposes. Further, it goes against the spirit of the plain language of the Act,” the delegation wrote. “[. . .T]his interpretation severely limits the ability of aquifer recharge to be an effective water conservation tool not only in Idaho, but in states across the West who may look to follow Idaho’s example.” The Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act was introduced in the 116th Congress by Risch and Fulcher and became law in 2020.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/16/id-10216fe3-060f-41ea-8f2e-d6ef77ad568f/	Rep. Fulcher Joins Host Brianna Keilar on CNN News Central	2023-10-16	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/12/id-00095b66-0b5b-4067-9f7e-f3357c7a35c0/	Congressman Fulcher Joins With Kevin Miller On 580 KIDO Regarding Israel, Speaker’s Race	2023-10-12	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 12, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Kevin Miller, broadcast on 580 AM and 107.5 FM, about the Speaker of the House, terrorism in Israel, and future Congressional action on October 10th, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/12/id-2d555307-f84c-4487-833d-79aed26139bd/	Video: Congressman Fulcher Joins With ABC News Live On Israel, Speaker’s Race	2023-10-12	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/11/id-0a374f59-dd1a-4340-9ff8-a59ccd954cf0/	Video: Congressman Fulcher On The Future Speaker Of The House	2023-10-11	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 11, 2023 In a video, Congressman Russ Fulcher urges his fellow colleagues to support Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio for Speaker of the House released on October 11th, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/10/id-248d47d8-d1b4-4c1e-938b-8a02f3089680/	Congressman Fulcher’s Statement On Israel	2023-10-10	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 10, 2023 Congressman Russ Fulcher released the following statement concerning the State of Israel: “Israel is a long-standing ally of the United States. As the only democratic country in the Middle East, I fully support Israel’s response to the acts of terrorism by Hamas on the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. To be clear, Hamas does not seek peace with its neighbor but rather genocidal eradication of Israel.” ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/10/id-d9223b24-bb6b-46cd-b9b4-6c9aac8da038/	Congressman Fulcher’s Statement On Speaker Of The House	2023-10-10	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper		0	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/06/id-438ee1c9-5e09-4a95-bf7d-4b216a34d0dd/	Fulcher, WC Members Push For Extension of EIS Comment Period On Proposed Grizzly Bear NCE Population	2023-10-06	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 6, 2023 The National Park Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service recently announced a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and an accompanying 10(j) proposal under the Endangered Species Act on establishing a Nonessential Experimental Population of the Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem in the State of Washington. The Environmental Impact Statement is a document produced by the Federal Government (in this instance) that outlines the impact of a proposed action it wants to take. In this case, the Federal Government may introduce Grizzly Bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem. The North Cascades Ecosystem is entirely contained within the State of Washington. The North Cascades Ecosystem is primarily in the north-central part of the State. Under a “10(j)” proposal, “experimental populations” of an endangered species are to be reintroduced in a historic range of the animal under the Endangered Species Act. The Grizzly Bear, as a whole, has seen a rebound in their population, and the time to allow Western States to manage the Grizzly Bear under State-managed plans has long passed. As an apex predator, the Grizzly Bear can adversely impact ecosystems if not appropriately managed by States. The Endangered Species Act has been used to retain species under listing for too long. Congressman Fulcher and Western Caucus Members recently sent a letter to the Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service asking for an extension of the public comment period for the EIS and two in-person meetings concerning the proposal to introduce Grizzly Bears in the North Cascades Ecosystem. You can read the full letter here .	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/03/id-72ffb79a-5a26-4af2-abc9-14590c2a1dd6/	Congressman Fulcher Joins Neal Larson & Julie Mason On The “Motion to Vacate” Action	2023-10-03	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 3, 2023 Congressman Fulcher joins with Neal Larson and Julie Mason broadcast on Newstalk 107.9 FM based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Congressman Fulcher addresses the “Motion to Vacate” action within the Republican Conference and on the House Floor on October 3rd, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/03/id-f84c5ad8-daf7-46f8-8acb-d8a0779646cb/	Fulcher Joins With The Kevin Miller Show On Recent Congressional Actions	2023-10-03	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 3, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Kevin Miller, broadcast on 580 AM and 107.5 FM, about Speaker McCarthy, the budget, energy, and a myriad of other issues on October 3rd, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/10/02/id-f267fd06-701b-437f-8263-414391c183c2/	Congressman Fulcher Joins The Nate Shelman Show On 670 KBOI	2023-10-02	2023	2023-10	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Oct 2, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Nate Shelman, broadcast on 670 AM and 9.31 FM, concerning recent developments with the federal budget, fire alarms, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s status as Speaker of the House on October 2nd, 2023.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-introduce-resolution-to-celebrate-domestic-energy-producers	Crapo, Risch Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Domestic Energy Producers	2023-10-02	2023	2023-10	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) to introduce a resolution to designate October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the men and women who work to power the United States. “Domestic energy production is vital to our nation’s prosperity and security,” said Crapo. “I join in honoring the people who power America for their contributions that improve the quality of life here at home and around the world.” “From our hydroelectric capabilities to the cutting edge research done at the Idaho National Lab in advanced nuclear energy, Idaho has long been a leader in clean energy generation,” said Risch. “The National Energy Appreciation Day resolution is recognition of the safe, responsible, and reliable power that fuel our everyday lives.” “Every single day Wyoming energy producers work tirelessly to power our nation, and I am introducing this resolution to show the energy industry how much I appreciate everything they do to make our country a better place,” said Lummis. “As this administration continues to put our domestic energy producers on the backburner with its war on American energy, it is essential that we pause to recognize and celebrate their invaluable contributions to our daily lives that we so often take for granted.” BACKGROUND: American energy plays an integral role in keeping energy affordable, reliable and efficient while also supporting economic growth and creating upward mobility. Not only have domestic energy advancements greatly reduced emissions, but widespread access to energy has more than doubled life expectancy and reduced the percentage of people living in poverty to less than 10%. The American energy industry accounts for more than seven million jobs and ultimately supports more than ten million jobs across the United States. Federal oil and natural gas leases for offshore development brought in more than $22 billion for the federal government in 2022, and the U.S. oil…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/09/30/id-61fb7b9a-b771-4f68-9936-fe1d843bb854/	Congressman Fulcher’s Statement On The Final Continuing Resolution	2023-09-30	2023	2023-09	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Fulcher released the following statement: “The wide-open Southern Border continues to be the most dangerous exposure to the United States for human trafficking, terrorism, drugs, and illegal migrants to enter unabated. The White House’s spending spree has crippled American families with high inflation and unsustainable energy prices. That’s why conservatives voted to secure the Southern Border, restrain spending, and bring the House Floor to regular order in the appropriations process.” “The House of Representatives has passed several appropriations bills over the last few months to fund more than 70% of the Federal Government. To be clear, Chuck Schumer’s Senate has not passed any regular appropriation bills. Throughout this entire process, I have supported efforts to keep the government funded, control spending, and end chaos at the Southern Border. Unfortunately, the most recent Continuing Resolution does not address these pressing matters my constituents want addressed. Therefore, I opposed this final Continuing Resolution.” ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-statement-on-government-funding	Crapo, Risch Statement on Government Funding	2023-09-30	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting to fund the government temporarily while negotiations continue for a long-term appropriations solution: "Government shutdowns hurt taxpayers," said Crapo and Risch. "This legislation will keep the government's lights on while ensuring our troops and border agents receive the pay they have earned. During this time, we will continue to advocate for a long-term funding solution that saves taxpayer dollars and serves the needs of Idahoans." The Continuing Resolution funds the government through November 17, 2023, and passed the Senate by a vote of 88-9. # # #	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/09/29/id-26174fa0-7b39-4553-8fdf-71ba4523e2d2/	Congressman Fulcher Joins Kasper & Chris On Recent Budget Developments in D.C.	2023-09-29	2023	2023-09	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Sep 29, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show hosts, Mike Kasper and Chris Walton, broadcast on 670 AM and 9.31 FM, concerning recent developments in Washington, D.C., on the federal budget. The recording takes place on September 29th, 2023. (Audio Courtesy of 670 KBOI).	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-lee-introduce-legislation-to-combat-monument-overreach	Crapo, Risch, Lee Introduce Legislation to Combat Monument Overreach	2023-09-29	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced legislation to reform the Antiquities Act of 1906 to ensure more transparent and accountable designations of national monuments. Since its inception, the Antiquities Act has been a tool to protect cultural and natural resources on public lands. Over the years, however, there have been instances where the Act’s broad language has been used to unilaterally designate vast amounts of public land as national monuments without sufficient public input or Congressional oversight. “The intent of the Antiquities Act has been broadly and deliberately misinterpreted by Democrat administrations in order to push a brazen environmental agenda,” said Crapo. “It is possible to protect our nation’s resources without unnecessarily burdening communities, land managers, and ranchers. This legislation ensures the prioritization of economic development and curtails the efforts of the executive branch to unilaterally establish national monuments without the appropriate congressional oversight.” “Democrat administrations have long exploited national monument designations to ‘validate’ executive overreach that disregards the needs and input of local communities, limits economic growth, and restricts use of millions of public acres,” said Risch. “The Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act will ensure Congress has a say in federal monument designations in order to prevent such rampant abuses of authority. This legislation will ensure Idaho’s vast public lands continue to be managed for the benefit of all, regardless of the politics of the president.” "The text of the Antiquities Act was clear – to protect significant archaeological and historic sites, but to do so with discretion and to ensure that the designated area was confined to the smallest size necessary for their protection," Lee said. "Regrettably, we have seen designations that far exceed this directive, impacting millions of acres and the lives of many in the West. My…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-statement-on-the-passing-of-senator-dianne-feinstein	Crapo Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein	2023-09-29	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement on the news that U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) died Thursday: “Dianne Feinstein dedicated her life to public service and never wavered in that commitment. I will always remember her help and partnership on supporting the Idaho National Lab. She will be missed by many. I offer my condolences to her family, friends, staff and loved ones and pray they find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.” ###	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/09/28/id-b36c43b1-9fd4-4d17-b8fc-24d21ca5d1e3/	Congressman Fulcher Joins The Kevin Miller Show On Recent Developments On The Budget, Southern Border, and Biden	2023-09-28	2023	2023-09	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Sep 28, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Kevin Miller, broadcast on 580 AM and 107.5 FM, about recent developments in the House of Representatives. (Audio Courtesy of The Kevin Miller Show, KIDO)	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-receives-update-on-status-of-mia-servicemember-from-filer	Crapo Receives Update on Status of MIA Servicemember from Filer	2023-09-28	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) received news from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) that it had made progress on locating and identifying the possible wreckage site of Filer, Idaho, native First Lieutenant (Lt.) Frank P. “Bud” Hayes. The DPAA is the agency primarily responsible for conducting research and recovery efforts for America’s prisoners of war (POW)s and missing in action (MIA). “While there are still no guarantees that the crash site being explored by the DPAA will yield positive identification of Lt. Hayes and his co-pilot, Lt. Jack Leonard, the Agency’s recent discovery is a positive step forward in the hope of bringing them home,” said Crapo. “No effort to bring home America’s missing servicemembers is easy, but every one of those efforts is critical to respecting their service and supporting military families. I continue to pray that the ongoing search will allow Lt. Hayes’s family to return him back home to Idaho and finally lay him to rest peacefully.” “Along with our extended family, we have been in touch with co-pilot Jack Leonard’s family. On behalf of the Hayes and Leonard families we are all extremely grateful for the incredible dedication and invaluable assistance Senator Crapo and his office have provided over the years. And we are proud of the work of DPAA in locating the aircraft with hopes of soon bringing our loved ones home for full hero military honors,” said Carla Grabert-Lowenstein, Lt. Hayes’ niece. Image of First Lieutenant Frank “Bud” P. Hayes provided courtesy of the Hayes family At the end of World War II, Lieutenant Bud Hayes was on a PBY-Catalina, a “flying boat,” retrieving an Army reconnaissance unit off the coast of the Philippines when his aircraft was hit by a rogue wave, broke apart and sank. He, his co-pilot and another soldier are still classified as unaccounted for. Hayes and his emergency rescue team, during the final years of WWII, rescued over 700 downed airmen. The DPAA recently shared an update with Senator Crapo’s office ind…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-scott-introduce-the-unnecessary-agency-regulations-reduction-act	Crapo, Risch, Scott Introduce the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act	2023-09-28	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Rick Scott (R-Florida) introduced the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act to reduce burdensome government regulations and more efficiently dispose of outdated, duplicative or unnecessary agency regulations. This legislation will create a mechanism to eliminate multiple regulations originating from federal executive branch agencies in a joint resolution. “America is not made strong by a large central government that overspends,” said Crapo. “By limiting the federal government’s size and reach, we can help reduce spending and restore the balance of power established in the U.S. Constitution. Congress should advance legislation helping to take a fresh look at federal agency operations to identify how federal functions can be updated and simplified.” “Burdensome federal regulations and red tape hinder America’s economic growth and diminish Idahoans’ desire to pursue new entrepreneurial ventures,” said Risch. “It is past time to weed out--like we have in Idaho--duplicative, outdated, and absurd regulations. With the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act, Congress would create a streamlined process to monitor and audit federal regulations in order to more easily and quickly remove futile regulations that have long plagued business owners.” “Washington’s complete dysfunction is on full display. Everywhere you look you see a confusing web of outdated regulations, duplicative processes and burdensome red tape within our federal agencies, some of which haven’t been reviewed or used by these agencies for decades. It’s inefficient and a complete waste of tax dollars,” said Scott. “Our Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act will streamline the federal government to make it work better for the American people. We did this in Florida when I was governor, cutting more than 5,000 burdensome regulations, and businesses thrived. With Joe Biden and Democrats’ overreaching and inflation-fueling policies hurting American families, it’s abo…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/09/27/id-51f2d641-1bdb-4765-91e9-e747b02ff929/	Fulcher Joins Western Congressional Caucus On Benefits of Geothermal During Clean Energy Week	2023-09-27	2023	2023-09	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Sep 27, 2023 Geothermal: The Future Ahead By Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01) America’s energy future is exciting as new technologies enhance the possibilities in the hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal space. In particular, geothermal energy has an optimistic arena to bring reliable, clean energy to Americans nationwide. As many Idahoans already know, geothermal is a proven technology with a fascinating history in my home state of Idaho. In the late 19th century, Idahoans began tapping into local geothermal sources for energy purposes. Today, Boise is not only the first city to utilize geothermal heat but is the largest-operated geothermal system in the country. Amazingly, geothermal wells developed more than 100 years ago are heating the Idaho State Capitol, Boise City Hall, portions of Boise State University, and many other buildings in the city. Along with advancements in technology, one other area where geothermal sources are highly prevalent is on Federal Lands. With the history of Idaho in the geothermal space and the potential future for geothermal on Federal Lands, earlier this year, I introduced the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN Act) to encourage this budding resource. Nearly 90 percent of viable geothermal resources are estimated to be located on federally controlled lands, and the CLEAN Act will boost lease sales on Federal Lands and help cultivate geothermal resources into the future. I believe American energy independence should be a top priority for Congress. Geothermal is a renewable power source that can help us accomplish that goal. During National Clean Energy Week, I celebrate the future potential geothermal energy can provide to Idahoans and beyond. ### Alongside Senator James E. Risch of Idaho, Congressman Fulcher has been a strong proponent of utilizing geothermal resources on Federal Lands during his tenure in the House of Representatives. Idaho has a long history in the geothermal heating and energy space with the potential for increased baseload power generation from sources on…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-sponsors-legislation-investing-in-forests-rural-communities-by-supporting-wood-product-innovation	Crapo Sponsors Legislation Investing in Forests, Rural Communities by Supporting Wood Product Innovation	2023-09-26	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-Oregon), John Duarte (R-California) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Washington) in sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk and boost rural economies by supporting innovative timber products. “Supporting Idaho’s timber industry grows rural economies, reduces wildfires and sustainably provides necessary resources for our state and country,” said Crapo. “This legislation will fuel jobs and research good for both consumers and industry.” “The Timber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Act continues the important work started in the 2018 Farm Bill, and further promotes the use and development of wood products nationwide,” said Idaho Forest Group. “Continuing to support the Wood Innovation Grant Program, along with investing in the future generation of wood product-friendly architects and engineers is critical for the success of manufacturers in Idaho, and across the country." “We thank Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Crapo (R-ID) for spearheading the Timber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Act and encourage the Senate to pass this important legislation,” said PotlatchDeltic. “This bipartisan bill will leverage market-based solutions to support the many benefits provided by sustainably managed private working forests. Improved forest data, programs and incentives to enhance the use of wood in the built environment, and integrating wood products into rural infrastructure strengthens our nation’s forest economy and supports the rural communities operating within them.” “We commend Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Crapo (R-ID) for their leadership of the Timber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Act, a bipartisan bill that will bolster our nation’s private working forests and the rural communities that depend on them for clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and jobs,” said the National Alliance of Forest Owners. “This bill provides…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-celebrate-contributions-of-forensic-scientists-in-justice-system	Crapo, Risch Celebrate Contributions of Forensic Scientists in Justice System	2023-09-22	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to a Senate Resolution designating September 17-23, 2023, as National Forensic Science Week. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), recognizes the role forensic science plays in the investigation, prosecution and conviction of crimes, as well as exoneration of the innocent. “Forensic science does more than just ensuring convictions,” said Crapo. “This necessary work also frees the innocent. Forensic science delivers important truths to the criminal justice system, and the Idaho State Police is a leader and shining example of this vital service. The Senate’s unanimous support of this resolution acknowledges the essential contributions of this field in bringing justice for victims.” “Forensic science is a vital tool for our criminal justice system,” said Risch. “The Senate’s recognition of the work forensic scientists do to provide closure to victims, convict dangerous criminals, and free the innocent is more than earned, it is deserved.” “National Forensic Science Week is an opportunity for us to recognize the important work of forensic science professionals who do such critical work in the criminal justice system,” said Matthew Gammette, Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory System Director. “It is a time to highlight their work, honor them for their contributions to society, and encourage more students to pursue this rapidly emerging profession. This week we have the opportunity to highlight the critical resource and infrastructure needs to advance forensic science in the United States. We must constantly work together to ensure equal access to forensic science and forensic medical services in the United States.” Additional co-sponsors of the resolution include Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-California), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), Alex Padilla (D-California), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Shel…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/09/21/id-d6e338bf-5a88-4b9b-ad40-2c555f5dda19/	Congressman Fulcher Joins The Kevin Miller Show On Recent Developments in Washington, D.C.	2023-09-21	2023	2023-09	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	Sep 21, 2023 Congressman Fulcher is interviewed by Boise-based radio show host, Kevin Miller, broadcast on 580 AM and 107.5 FM, about recent developments in the House of Representatives. (Audio Courtesy of The Kevin Miller Show, KIDO)	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/idaho-senators-join-effort-to-prevent-abuse-of-public-health-emergencies-to-impose-gun-control	Idaho Senators Join Effort to Prevent Abuse of Public Health Emergencies to Impose Gun Control	2023-09-21	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--Idaho’s U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch introduced the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act to prevent the President and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from declaring a public health emergency to impose gun control. “Abusing national and public health emergency powers for purposes of exercising excessive government control to strip Americans’ Second Amendment right is a clear attempt to circumvent the U.S. Constitution,” said Crapo. “We must not allow creative government bureaucrats to abridge this right while we seek to prevent violence perpetrated by criminals.” “Banning guns is not a public emergency,” said Risch. “Earlier this year, a liberal governor tried to use this scare tactic to ban guns in her state. We cannot allow a president to do the same and attack law-abiding gun owners. With the Protecting the Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act, President Biden and all future presidents would be prohibited from implementing an unconstitutional emergency declaration to take away your right to bear arms.” Earlier this month, the Governor of New Mexico instituted a public health emergency for the purposes of suspending the Second Amendment-protected carrying of firearms. This comes after years of activist groups encouraging the Biden Administration, specifically HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, to take the same path to impose gun control by executive fiat. Just this week, the Washington Post reported that the Biden Administration plans to create a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention in response to “stalled” progress in Congress. A high-profile activist from the Community Justice Action Fund will serve a key role for the new office: an organization dedicated to declaring a national gun violence public health emergency as one of its three policy planks. This legislation, led by Senator Mike Braun (R-Indiana), is endorsed by the Gun Owners of America. Additional co-sponsors include Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Kevin Cramer (R-Nort…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/senate-finance-republicans-irs-document-destruction-harmed-taxpayers	Senate Finance Republicans: IRS Document Destruction Harmed Taxpayers	2023-09-21	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.—Following reports that provide troubling evidence of taxpayers who were directly harmed by the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) destruction of 30 million unprocessed tax returns, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), are demanding information from the IRS on new and previously unanswered questions. From the letter: Recently reported information demonstrates the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) March 2021 decision to destroy 30 million unprocessed tax year 2019 taxpayer information returns has indisputably harmed taxpayers. … For example, one of the recent reports provides troubling evidence of specific taxpayers who were directly harmed by the destruction of these information returns. For these taxpayers, the IRS denied their earned income tax credit (EITC) claim based upon the mistaken belief that the taxpayers had insufficient earned income. … Meanwhile, the IRS still officially maintains that ‘[t]here were no negative taxpayer consequences as a result of this action.’ … [However], it appears that ‘relief’ was not provided by the IRS to at least some, and potentially thousands of, taxpayers who claimed the EITC in 2019; the destruction of these unprocessed information returns was unnecessary and its direct and indirect harm is disproportionate to whatever storage costs the IRS would have incurred; to date, the IRS is systemically denying/challenging EITC claims that rely upon income reported by these destroyed information returns rather than evaluating documentation in each case; and the IRS has not responded to diverse substantive issues arising from this episode. In addition to the unanswered questions from a previous request for information in May 2022, the senators request new information from the IRS on the impact the document destruction had on taxpayers, especially low-income taxpayers who claimed the earned income tax credit (EITC). Read the full letter, signed by all Finance Committee Republican members, here. Background: Acco…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fulcher.house.gov/2023/09/19/id-c2ed9772-6b8e-4513-b01c-79325479dd5d/	Fulcher, Energy & Commerce Members, Push Back on Proposed PM2.5 EPA Rule	2023-09-19	2023	2023-09	Republican	House	ID	Russ Fulcher	F000469	fulcher.house.gov	fulcher	https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/	scraper	The Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals, under the Energy & Commerce Committee, held a hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule for the reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to revise the primary annual PM2.5 standard. While the rule is not expected to be implemented until next year, it does not account for sources of air pollution that are necessarily linked to wildfires or non-industry points. The United States enjoys some of the cleanest air in the world today. Even more, ambient air levels of PM2.5 have been trending downward over the past twenty years. Unfortunately, the proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule threatens to push U.S. industry overseas through exorbitant overregulation. Since the Clean Air Act’s inception, the country has reduced air pollution by almost 80%. Punishing industry for point source emissions when non-point source emissions, like wildfires, are ignored by the Environmental Protection Agency, in determining appropriate particulate matter levels, will hurt American industry and benefit the Chinese. The Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is ignoring the progress made by industry in the United States while not understanding that China does not hold the progression of the United States when it comes to cleaner, healthier air. Additionally, the proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards will impose economy-wide impacts on agriculture, energy, forestry, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. The proposed rule should remain that – a proposed rule.	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/crapo-stabenow-lead-bipartisan-bill-to-help-address-shortage-of-veterinarians-in-rural-america	Crapo, Stabenow Lead Bipartisan Bill to Help Address Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural America	2023-09-18	2023	2023-09	Republican	Senate	ID	Mike Crapo	C000880	www.crapo.senate.gov	crapo	https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases	scraper	Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) introduced?bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of veterinarians in rural communities. The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would provide tax benefits to veterinarians to encourage them to practice in rural communities. This will not only increase the care available to livestock and poultry, but also address food safety and public health concerns in these communities. “Veterinarians in rural areas are crucial in maintaining animal health and welfare, and ensuring ranchers and farmers have access to care for their livestock,” said Crapo. “By addressing the overly-burdensome taxes on the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, we can improve access to rural veterinary care while strengthening local economies and protecting the safety of our national food supply.” “Quality veterinary care is essential to the agricultural economy and public health in rural communities in Michigan and across the country,”?said Stabenow. ?“But too many communities lack the veterinary services they need. This bipartisan bill will provide incentives to veterinarians to practice in underserved areas, where quality veterinary care is needed to ensure healthy livestock and a safe food supply.” “Increasing veterinary services in high-priority rural areas through the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would help keep the nation’s livestock healthy and our food supply safe and secure, and protect public health,” said Dr. Rena Carlson, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) President. “The AVMA has been a long-time champion of the proposed legislation. After the legislation received a historic level of support in the previous Congress, we look forward to working with the congressional champions to enact this bill and help rural communities across the country access the many essential services veterinarians provide.” Veterinarians are critical to the agriculture economy and public health. Unfortunately, rural communities face a chroni…	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-04-08T00:37:48Z

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