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| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-honors-us-marine-captain-anneliese-satz | Crapo Honors U.S. Marine Captain Anneliese Satz | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 30, 2019 CRAPO HONORS U.S. MARINE CAPTAIN ANNELIESE SATZ Presented Congressional Record Statement at Boise ceremony BOISE -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) honored U.S. Marine Captain Anneliese Satz, a Boise native, with a Congressional Record Statement to mark her accomplishments, which include being the first female F-35B pilot. The statement was awarded to Satz during her holiday visit to Idaho. Full text of the Congressional Record Statement, which was submitted on September 9, 2019 is below: I congratulate U.S. Marine Captain Anneliese Satz, of Boise, Idaho, on her many achievements, including being the first woman to fly the F-35 fighter jet for the U.S. Marine Corps. Above all, I thank Captain Satz for her service to our nation. In June, Captain Satz became the first female Marine to complete the F-35B Basic Course. Before she joined the Marines, she earned her commercial pilots license flying helicopters. I understand Captain Satz has been assigned to her first operational unit: the Green Knights of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 in Iwakuni, Japan. My home state of Idaho is full of trailblazers. Among them are the women who are leaders, innovators and architects of a new reality where the first woman to . . . is rightfully becoming a descriptor of the past. Captain Satz is a courageous Marine fighter jet pilot. She is also a groundbreaker who worked hard to complete her training and prepare for her service ahead. Thank you, Anneliese, for your service to our country and for your hard work and great leadership. Your preparation and diligence are commendable. You are showing young Americans, and adults alike, through your example of dedication and proficiency that high goals are achievable. Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-delivers-successes-for-idaho-in-2019 | Risch Delivers Successes for Idaho in 2019 | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) highlighted the accomplishments and victories he helped secure for Idahoans during 2019. I'm proud of the hard work and successes we've been able to achieve for Idahoans thanks to strong united Republican leadership in the Senate,said Senator Risch.2019 has been full of significant legislative victories, and in 2020 I'll continue advancing conservative legislation that reduces the federal deficit, upholds the Constitution, and builds on the great economic success we have achieved under the Trump administration. 1.Risch Brings a Women's Business Center to Idaho After several years work, Senator Risch partnered successfully with the Trump administration to establish a Women's Business Center (WBC) in Idaho. The WBC will provide resources, education, and services to Idaho's women entrepreneurs and small business owners. Hosted by the University of Idaho and the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, the Idaho WBC has locations in Nampa and Twin Falls, and offers services tailored to serve our rural communities too. To learn more,click here. 2.Trump Signs Risch Bill to Defend Critical Infrastructure Into Law At the end of 2019, the President signed Senator Risch's bill, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, into law as a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Act has been a 4-year-long effort by Senators Risch and King to establish a pilot program with our national labs, including the Idaho National Lab, and ensure that U.S. critical infrastructure is safe from catastrophic cyberattacks. Its signature into law represents a significant milestone in the effort to defend our critical infrastructure and stay a step ahead of U.S. foreign adversaries. To learn more,click here. 3.Risch Bill to Update Pittman-Robertson Fund Becomes Law In December, President Trump signed Senator Risch's bill to modernize the Pittman-Robertson Fund into law. Under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, tax revenue from the sale of shooting and archery equipment ge… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-king-bill-protecting-energy-grid-from-cyberattacks-becomes-law | Risch, King Bill Protecting Energy Grid from Cyberattacks Becomes Law | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine), both members of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, celebrated the enactment of their bipartisan Securing Energy Infrastructure Act into law. The legislation passed as part of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and willdevelop defenses for the U.S. energy grid through partnerships between the National Laboratories and industry. The partnerships will utilize engineering concepts to remove vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to access the grid and the nation's critical infrastructure. The vulnerabilities afflicting our critical infrastructure are deeply troubling and there is strong bipartisan agreement that this issue requires our immediate attention,said Risch.The Securing Energy Infrastructure Act has been many years in the making, and am confident our national laboratories, particularly the INL in my home state of Idaho, will lead this important research aimed at strengthening our grid security and preventing catastrophic cyberattacks. The energy grid is central to nearly all facets of 21stcentury life, but remains vulnerable to hackers,said King, co-chair of theCyberspace Solarium Commission.If this critical infrastructure is compromised, our financial transactions, communications networks, healthcare services, and much more will be at risk. This bipartisan, commonsense legislation will help defend our energy grid from attacks launched from thousands of miles away I'm heartened to see this much-needed provision signed into law, and deeply grateful for the partnership of Senator Risch in this effort. TheSecuring Energy Infrastructure Actaims to remove vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to access the energy grid through holes in digital software systems. Specifically the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act will direct the Department of Energy to examine ways to replace networked systems with less complex connections limiting paths to attack the systems… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senators-introduce-lower-costs-more-cures-act-to-tackle-prescription-drug-prices | Senators Introduce 'Lower Costs, More Cures Act' to Tackle Prescription Drug Prices | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Measure would lower prescription drug prices while encouraging new cures and treatments for patients WASHINGTONA recentstudysuggested that in 2017, 37 percent of Idaho residents stopped taking medication as prescribed due to cost. Senate health care leaders Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), Richard Burr (R-North Carolina), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) last week introduced the Lower Costs, More Cures Act to lower prescription drug prices, bring greater transparency to the prescription drug industry and encourage American ingenuity in the development of new treatments and cures. America is the leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, bringing life-saving therapies to patients and discovering cures for the future,Senator Crapo said.However, these drugs are only effective if patients can afford them. President Trump made a commitment to prioritize lowering drug costs, and this legislation will accomplish that. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act builds on the market-based principles of Medicare Part D to leverage competition, flexibility and transparency to bring affordable drugs to patients. For the first time, Part D patients will have a maximum out-of-pocket cap to protect them from high costs. Providers will have access to information to recommend lower-cost alternatives, and Medicare Part B will appropriately pay providers for prescribing the best drug for their patient. This bill contains provisions that already have broad, bipartisan support. Congress should act now to pass the Lower Costs, More Cures Act into law. Access to affordable prescription drugs is without a doubt one of the leading challenges facing Americans,Senator Risch said.The status quo is doing damage to the lives of patients and families, and we need bipartisan action. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act cultivates innovation in the pharmaceutical field, demands consumer pricing transparency, and ensures life-saving treatments and cures are accessible to patients who need it. Loweri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398832 | Simpson Supports USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | SIMPSON SUPPORTS USMCA Washington, D.C. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson lauded passage of H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. The agreement passed the U.S. House of Representatives today with a final bipartisan vote of 385-41. President Trump negotiated this agreement over a year ago and Speaker Pelosi refused to bring this legislation to the floor until now, said Simpson. Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports alone are expected to increase by more than $2 billion annually, further helping our economy. Idaho farmers and ranchers need fair, free trade to compete and this deal provides a level playing field. In addition to securing existing market opportunities, USMCA will provide enhanced market access for dairy, wheat, cattle, potatoes, sugar, poultry, and other agricultures products; establish modern, science-based sanitary and phytosanitary standards that are the gold standard for future trade agreements; and simplify customs procedures. Voices of the agriculture industry across America have applauded the agreement. This holiday season will be a bit brighter for America's dairy farmers as today's vote brings us one step closer to finalizing USMCA and securing a more certain future for the dairy industry, said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF. Idaho's dairy industry appreciates the work that Congressman Simpson has invested to ensure USMCA will provide expanded market opportunities and a more level playing field for dairy exports. Now we are counting on the Senate to act quickly and finalize USMCA in order to deliver its improvements to North American trade. Trade is a vital part of the success of the cattle industry in the northwest, said Idaho Cattle Association Executive Vice President Cameron Mulrony. We welcome the passage of USMCA and the ability to trade cattle across our borders. The American Sugar Alliance commends the White House and Congress for finalizing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and prioritizing free and fair trade for America's fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-introduce-lower-costs-more-cures-act-to-tackle-prescription-drug-prices | Crapo, Colleagues Introduce 'Lower Costs, More Cures Act' to Tackle Prescription Drug Prices | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 19, 2019 Crapo, Colleagues Introduce 'Lower Costs, More Cures Act' to Tackle Prescription Drug Prices Measure would lower prescription drug prices while encouraging new cures and treatments for patients Washington, D.C. -- A recent study suggested that in 2017, 37 percent of Idaho residents stopped taking medication as prescribed due to cost. Senate health care leaders Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), Richard Burr (R-North Carolina), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Lower Costs, More Cures Act to lower prescription drug prices, bring greater transparency to the prescription drug industry and encourage American ingenuity in the development of new treatments and cures. America is the leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, bringing life-saving therapies to patients and discovering cures for the future, Senator Crapo said. However, these drugs are only effective if patients can afford them. President Trump made a commitment to prioritize lowering drug costs, and this legislation will accomplish that. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act builds on the market-based principles of Medicare Part D to leverage competition, flexibility and transparency to bring affordable drugs to patients. For the first time, Part D patients will have a maximum out-of-pocket cap to protect them from high costs. Providers will have access to information to recommend lower-cost alternatives, and Medicare Part B will appropriately pay providers for prescribing the best drug for their patient. This bill contains provisions that already have broad, bipartisan support. Congress should act now to pass the Lower Costs, More Cures Act into law. Lowering drug prices is critical to help ensuring patients can afford the care they need, Senator Enzi said. There are many proposals in Congress focused on lowering the costs of prescription drugs, but our legisl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-secures-wins-for-idahoans-in-legislation-heading-for-presidents-signature | Crapo Secures Wins for Idahoans in Legislation Heading for President's Signature | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 19, 2019 Crapo Secures Wins for Idahoans in Legislation Heading for President's Signature End-of-year legislation benefits rural communities, extend short line rail credit, support veterans Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Senate advanced two significant measures to the President's desk to be signed into law. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) voted in favor of both bills, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, which will fully fund the government through the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. Partisan gridlock in Washington has prevented Congress from advancing singular, regular appropriations bills, but passing a long-term funding measure instead of another short-term stopgap is a step in the right direction, Crapo said. The measures we passed in the Senate today will fund the government through the end of the fiscal year and contain a number of provisions that will benefit Idahoans. Our economy is booming, and Congress must continue working diligently with the Administration to support vital domestic and national security priorities. The appropriations packages contained several measures championed and shepherded through Congress by Crapo, including: Secure Rural Schools (SRS): A two-year extension of SRS funding. Senator Crapo has worked since 2000 to give SRS a more permanent role in assisting rural counties fund critical services like schools, road improvements and law enforcement. Short Line Rail Investment: An extension of the Section 45G tax credit for short line railroad track maintenance expenditures through 2022. The credit encourages and supports investments in short line railroads, which contribute to more jobs and economic growth. Nuclear Energy: Contains funding for advanced nuclear reactor projects (a priority in Crapo-backed S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act), the Nuclear Reactor Innovation Center created under Crapo's Nuclear Energy and Innovation Capabilities Act (NEICA) and the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398830 | Simpson: Why I Voted Against Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | The resolution considered on the floor of the House of Representatives today, H.Res. 755, has two articles: 1) abuse of power, and 2) obstruction of Congress. After careful consideration of the evidence, I voted No on H.Res. 755. Abuse of power: Democrats have yet to present any evidence that President Trump abused his power. In fact, everything we have seen thus far paints the opposite picture. Ukraine President Zelensky has stated multiple times publicly that he never felt pressure from President Trump to complete any task for the United States. Further, at the time of the July 25th call between the two leaders, Ukrainian officials did not even know that security assistance was paused. Finally, no Ukrainian investigation was ever initiated. Aid was delivered and no investigation took place. I fail to see the connection the Democrats are trying to make here that would rise to an impeachable offense. Obstruction of Congress: There are perfectly legitimate avenues to resolve differences between branches of government. When Administration officials did not make themselves available for a partisan, predetermined investigation, House Democrats chose to pursue the most drastic of options, instead of the appropriate and Constitutional option that is available when two co-equal branches of government disagree: letting the judiciary branch decide. This move again showed me that Democrats were looking for any reason to impeach this President rather than trying to conduct a serious and honest investigation. When I first came to Congress, I had an idea of what my service might look like. I envisioned preserving our Western way of life, fighting for what makes this country great, and advancing common causes that move us forward together. I have been honored to represent Idaho's 2nd Congressional district, and with each vote I take, I consider how my actions will further the interests of my constituents. I have been fortunate to be a part of many historic votes that went on to make a real difference for Ameri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/short-line-rail-investment-effort-to-be-renewed | Short Line Rail Investment Effort to be Renewed | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2019 Short Line Rail Investment Effort to be Renewed Crapo's job-creating legislation included in year-end spending bill WASHINGTON -- Ongoing efforts by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) to encourage investment in short line railroad operations will be included in a year-end spending bill slated for approval by the Senate this week. Crapo, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, has long-championed tax incentives that encourage and support investment in short line railroads, a key for hauling goods to market in Idaho. The provision included in the appropriations bill will extend the Section 45G credit for short line railroad track maintenance expenditures through 2022. Watco Companies, whichoperatesthe Boise ValleyRailroad, Eastern IdahoRailroadand Great Northwestern Railroad, credits these investment credits with job creation and facility improvements across Idaho. Eastern Idaho Railroad used the 45G tax incentives toincreaseshippingoptionsand create new jobs in the Burley area. Crapo has been the longtime lead on legislation to make the short line credit permanent. His bill currently has the bipartisan support of 63 members of the U.S. Senate. Companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives currently has the bipartisan support of 297 members. The House passed the appropriations legislation on Tuesday. Short line rail is like economic bread and butter, working with Idaho farmers and industry,Crapo said. It has been great to see the economic expansion efforts in Burley and across Idaho and witness first-hand the job creation this critical industry brings to Idaho and the nation. We need to prioritize this energy-efficient way to moving goods to market into the future. We are truly grateful for Senator Crapo's outstanding leadership and unwavering support of Idaho's short line railroads. He understands deeply how important these lines are to Idaho and keeping the rural … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398831 | Simpson Secures Idaho Provisions in Year-End Legislation | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the House passage of H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, which will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2020 and include numerous critical benefits for Idaho and Western States. I'm very pleased to see this package come to fruition today, said Simpson. This is Congress doing its job and fulfilling its Constitutional duty to keep the government funded. Besides avoiding an unacceptable and irresponsible continuing resolution or government shutdown, these bills contain huge wins for Idaho and the nation. Those wins include two additional years of funding for Secure Rural Schools; record funding for the Idaho National Laboratory and a major initiative to demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors; maintaining enacted pro-life and 2nd Amendment protections; and the repeal of some of Obamacare's most onerous tax provisions. As Ranking Member of the House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee and a member of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee, Simpson had a key role in deciding funding levels for Department of Energy and Department of Interior programs, including the following highlights: Energy and Water Development The Energy and Water portion of H.R.1865 contains significant funding for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Office of Nuclear Energy, said Simpson. Combined with other portions of this package, these bills will reestablish the U.S. leadership role in nuclear energy. It also recognizes that clean nuclear energy MUST be part of our energy future. After years of significant investment in research, development and facilities, this bill charts a course to begin building advanced reactor technologies, and I look forward to seeing some of these new nuclear reactors being built at our own INL. Idaho-specific wins in the Energy and Water portion of H.R. 1865 include: $1.49 billion for the Office of Nuclear Energy, an increase of $167 million over last year. Over $400 million to maintain and upgrade INL facilities, including $25.45 mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-cardin-bill-to-protect-fish-habitat-advances-in-the-senate | Crapo, Cardin Bill to Protect Fish Habitat Advances in the Senate | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 17, 2019 Crapo, Cardin Bill to Protect Fish Habitat Advances in the Senate The National Fish Habitat Conservation Act clears Environment and Public Works Committee Washington, D.C. -- A bipartisan bill that seeks to empower local and regional stakeholders in fish habitat restoration and conservation passed out of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) today. U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) introduced S. 754, the National Fish Habitat Conservation Act (NFHCA) in March. The relationships between local and regional habitat conservation stakeholders with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is critical to maintaining and improving fish habitats, Senator Crapo said. The National Fish Habitat Conservation Act will leverage public-private partnerships to empower locally-based groups to restore and protect sustainably healthy fish populations. I thank EPW Committee Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) for moving this legislation today, and look forward to supporting it on the Senate floor soon. When our wildlife thrives, so do our ecosystems and our local economies, Senator Cardin said. Aquatic habitats are a lifeline for our environment, outdoor recreation, and local fishing industries. This bill creates an opportunity to work within our communities to protect and restore the health of waterways like the Chesapeake Bay and its iconic fish and shellfish species. I will continue to work to secure funding for collaborative conservation efforts and I urge the Senate to pass this important legislation. The National Fish Habitat Conservation Act would improve the availability of financial and technical resources to support local fish habitat conservation efforts by creating a National Fish Habitat Board to facilitate regional partnerships with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The NFHCA would also better coordinate local efforts that will result in the greate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-support-defense-authorization-bill | Crapo, Risch Support Defense Authorization Bill | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 17, 2019 Crapo, Risch Support Defense Authorization Bill Defense bill includes support for military sexual assault survivors, pay raise for troops and specific funds for Idaho DOD facilities Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today supported the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This year's NDAA charts a consensus national defense policy that continues the restoration of military readiness; implements a National Defense Strategy to confront Russia, China and other adversaries; and cares for U.S. troops and their families. As Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Idaho's Senators secured significant wins critical to our nation's security and national defense. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. One of Congress's most serious responsibilities is to provide for the common defense of the United States, Crapo said. The Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA supplies the resources our women and men in uniform need to conduct their missions forcefully and efficiently both at home and abroad. We owe our gratitude to the women and men at Mountain Home Air Force Base and the Idaho National Guard, and final passage of the NDAA sends a clear message that Congress has their back. The NDAA contains several wins for Idaho Department of Defense facilities and projects, and will preserve American eminence in worldwide national security. I applaud the overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of the NDAA for fiscal year 2020 today, Risch said. This year's NDAA gives our troops the largest pay raise in a decade and provides big wins for Idaho, including vital resources for Mountain Home Air Force Base, Bayview's Acoustic Research Detachment and the Idaho National Guard. In addition to fulfilling our obligations to the U.S. military, the NDAA also includes a number of impor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-crapo-support-defense-authorization-bill | Risch, Crapo Support Defense Authorization Bill | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Defense bill includes support for military sexual assault survivors, pay raise for troops and specific funds for Idaho DOD facilities WASHINGTONU.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today supported the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This year's NDAA charts a consensus national defense policy that continues the restoration of military readiness; implements a National Defense Strategy to confront Russia, China and other adversaries; and cares for U.S. troops and their families. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Idaho's Senators secured significant wins critical to our nation's security and national defense. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. I applaud the overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of the NDAA for fiscal year 2020 today,said Risch.This year's NDAA gives our troops the largest pay raise in a decade and provides big wins for Idaho, including vital resources for Mountain Home Air Force Base, Bayview's Acoustic Research Detachment and the Idaho National Guard. In addition to fulfilling our obligations to the U.S. military, the NDAA also includes a number of important provisions related to my work as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. This historic bill is good for Idaho, good for U.S. national security, and I look forward to seeing President Trump sign it into law. One of Congress's most serious responsibilities is to provide for the common defense of the United States,Crapo said.The Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA supplies the resources our women and men in uniform need to conduct their missions forcefully and efficiently both at home and abroad. We owe our gratitude to the women and men at Mountain Home Air Force Base and the Idaho National Guard, and final passage of the NDAA sends a clear message that Congress has their back. The NDAA contains several wins for Idaho Department of Defense… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-wyden-merkley-announce-two-year-authorization-for-secure-rural-schools-program-in-end-of-year-funding-package- | Crapo, Risch, Wyden, Merkley Announce Two-Year Authorization for Secure Rural Schools Program in End-of-Year Funding Package | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 16, 2019 Crapo, Risch, Wyden, Merkley Announce Two-Year Authorization for Secure Rural Schools Program in End-of-Year Funding Package WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) today announced that a two-year authorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program is included in the end-of-year funding package that will be considered by Congress this week. This significant win for rural communities in the Northwest and nationwide follows calls from the senators to reauthorize the lapsed program and provide financial certainty for counties containing federally-owned lands. Nearly two-thirds of Idaho is federally owned, which severely limits the tax base for roads, law enforcement and schools because federal lands contribute no property taxes. The Secure Rural Schools program provides critical funding streams for rural Idahoans, Crapo said.A two-year extension of SRS funding is one step closer to a more predictable source of funding for rural communities and school districts encompassed by federal land. Every year, the fight for SRS funding seems to get a little tougher, and every year, our rural communities need that security and certainty just a little bit more. I consistently hear from Idaho counties that without increased timber production they depend on SRS to get by, which is why Senators Crapo, Wyden, Merkley and I work so hard on SRS reauthorization each Congress, said Risch. This reauthorization will create greater stability for rural counties, and I'm proud we were able to secure this critical program for communities in Idaho and throughout the West. Congress took one big step closer to making sure people living and working in rural communities have the resources they need for their schools, roads and other essential services, Wyden said. A two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program means counties can breathe a little easier now as Congress works toward a long-overdue permanent solution that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-crapo-wyden-merkley-announce-two-year-authorization-for-secure-rural-schools-program-in-end-of-year-funding-package | Risch, Crapo, Wyden, Merkley Announce Two-Year Authorization for Secure Rural Schools Program in End-of-Year Funding Package | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONU.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), today announced that a two-year authorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program is included in the end-of-year funding package that will be considered by Congress this week. This significant win for rural communities in the Northwest and nationwide followscallsfrom the senators to reauthorize the lapsed program and provide financial certainty for counties containing federally-owned lands. Every year, the fight for SRS funding seems to get a little tougher, and every year, our rural communities need that security and certainty just a little bit more. I consistently hear from Idaho counties that without increased timber production they depend on SRS to get by, which is why Senators Crapo, Wyden, Merkley and I work so hard on SRS reauthorization each Congress,said Risch.This reauthorization will create greater stability for rural counties, and I'm proud we were able to secure this critical program for communities in Idaho and throughout the West. Nearly two-thirds of Idaho is federally owned, which severely limits the tax base for roads, law enforcement and schools because federal lands contribute no property taxes. The Secure Rural Schools program provides critical funding streams for rural Idahoans,Crapo said.A two-year extension of SRS funding is one step closer to a more predictable source of funding for rural communities and school districts encompassed by federal land. Congress took one big step closer to making sure people living and working in rural communities have the resources they need for their schools, roads and other essential services,Wyden said.A two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program means counties can breathe a little easier now as Congress works toward a long-overdue permanent solution that gets rural counties off the roller coaster of uncertainty. Secure Rural Schools payments provide a much-needed lifeline for critical services ranging from schools to roads… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-toomey-introduce-measure-to-lower-drug-costs-for-seniors | Crapo, Toomey Introduce Measure to Lower Drug Costs for Seniors | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2019 Crapo, Toomey Introduce Measure to Lower Drug Costs for Seniors WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) are working to lower the price some seniors pay for prescription drugs when they go to the pharmacy. Medicare Part D is a successful program, operating on the free-market principles of choice and competition, said Senator Crapo. Our legislation would build on that proven foundation by expanding the number of plan options and incentivizing innovative benefit designs. When we empower patients to make decisions, they can select the health care plan that best fits their needs. I will continue to work with my colleagues to advance policies that would lower drug prices, expand patient access to lifesaving medicines and encourage biopharmaceutical innovation. Medicare's prescription drug program limits insurers from providing seniors with plans that best fit their needs, said Senator Toomey. My bill with Senator Crapo aims to address this by encouraging insurers to develop and offer a greater variety of prescription drug plans to seniors. The Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act, introduced this week by Senators Toomey and Crapo, would meaningfully reduce costs at the pharmacy for seniors who need it most, without increasing costs for those who don't, by: Requiring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase the maximum number of plan options from three to at least four plans in each region; and Allowing Medicare Part D sponsors to offer two additional plans provided that at least one of them passes on rebates to the consumer. A one-pager on the legislation can be found here. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/county-payments-bills-pass-out-of-committee | County Payments Bills Pass Out of Committee | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 12, 2019 County Payments Bills Pass Out of Committee Crapo, Risch, Wyden Efforts would extend Secure Rural Schools Program WASHINGTON -- Legislation to extend and improve federal county payments programs today passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee on bipartisan votes. U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and James Risch (R-Idaho) wrote and backed bills to continue the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program by extending payments for two more years. Since enacted in 2000, SRS has provided a total of $7 billion in payments to more than 700 counties and 4,400 school districts in more than 40 states to fund schools and essential services like roads and public safety. According to county and education leaders, nine million studentsnearly 19 percent of all K-12 students in the nationattend rural schools. But federal lands in rural counties do not pay property taxes, limiting school budgets, as well as county road and search and rescue budgets. Legislation to extend SRS county payments, and to improve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program (PILT) were approved by the ENR Committee today under Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). She and Ranking Member Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) held an informational hearing on the bills November 21. Idaho is almost two-thirds federally-owned, severely limiting our tax base for roads and schools because federal lands contribute no property taxes, Crapo said. These county payments programs are critical for Idahoans. Idaho's rural counties deserve stability and relief, Risch said. They shouldn't be subjected to the annual guessing game of whether they'll be able to provide critical county services like road maintenance and education. Insufficient or delinquent SRS and PILT payments aren't simply an inconvenience for these communities. It threatens their entire way of life. Congress must support our rural communities and rea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-champions-srs-and-pilt-priorities-in-committee-business-meeting | Risch Champions SRS and PILT Priorities in Committee Business Meeting | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONDuring a Committee on Energy and Natural Resources business meeting, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) championed Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) legislation and secured additional important revisions aimed at making these critical programs more timely and reliable. The committee reported outS. 430, a bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, sponsored by Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and cosponsored by Risch, andS. 2108, the Small County PILT Parity Act, sponsored by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and cosponsored by Risch and Crapo. The reliability of SRS and PILT payments has long been an issue that Risch has advocated on. Additionally, Risch worked with committee members to incorporate language into SRS to create a pilot program for Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) appointments to improve the timeliness of disbursement of funds as well as to discontinue the annual decrease in SRS payments. Idaho's rural counties deserve stability and relief. They shouldn't be subjected to the annual guessing game of whether they'll be able to provide critical county services like road maintenance and education. Insufficient or delinquent SRS and PILT payments aren't simply an inconvenience for these communities. It threatens their entire way of life,said Risch.Congress must support our rural communities and reauthorize SRS and PILT. Idaho is almost two-thirds federally-owned, severely limiting our tax base for roads and schools because federal lands contribute no property taxes,Crapo said.These county payments programs are critical for Idahoans. Background:The SRS and PILT programs were created to provide long-term financial security for rural counties that are unable to collect taxes on federal land within their county boundaries. These two programs are of great importance to Idaho's rural communities as more than 60 percent of Idaho's land is federally managed. Over the years, SRS and PILT funding has become unreliable, creating acute financial h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398828 | Simpson Delivers for Idaho AG - Legal Workforce and Free Trade | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Simpson Delivers for Idaho AG - Legal Workforce and Free Trade Idaho Congressman Passes Ag Immigration Bill and Strongly Supports USMCA Washington, D.C. With the nonstop, everchanging news on impeachment and Democrat primaries, it is easy to think that Congress isn't doing anything else. That is simply not true. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has been working relentlessly on a solution for our broken immigration system that meets the needs of Idaho agriculture while joining over 150 Republican Congressmen demanding a vote on USMCA before the end of the year. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act with a final bipartisan vote of 260-165. This bill addresses the desperate need for a legal workforce in the ag industry and is the first step in addressing illegal immigration through strong enforcement measures such as E-verify. Idaho farmers and ranchers feed the world and their greatest needs are a legal workforce and free trade, and this week we made tremendous progress on both issues, said Simpson. Passage of H.R. 5038 is a giant step in the right direction for our ag industry and their need for a legal workforce through addressing unpredictable wages, while expanding the H-2A Visa program to allow for the year-round workers Idaho dairies need. It will also eliminate onerous red tape from the federal government by streamlining the H2A process. To watch Congressman Simpson's floor speech, click here. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would enact reforms to the immigration system that will stabilize wages, enact national security checks and criminal grounds of inadmissibility, alleviate labor shortages for producers facing year-round needs, and streamlines the H-2A temporary visa program. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act does not enact amnesty. This legislation provides significant discretion to Homeland Security to deny status to any applicant if there is reason to believe the applicant is dangerous or otherwise undeserving. This bill a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398829 | Simpson Supports Pay Raise for Military | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Simpson Supports Pay Raise for Military Washington, D.C. - After months of negotiations with the Senate, the House of Representatives today passed the Conference Report to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This annual legislation authorizes programs at the Department of Defense (DoD) and certain elements within the Department of Energy. At a time of partisanship and distractions in Congress, I am pleased that members continue to recognize the importance of defense programs authorized by the NDAA, said Simpson. Our troops work tirelessly each and every day to promote global security and protect the American way of life, and I am proud to support a bill that supports them. The FY 2020 NDAA is comprehensive legislation that includes wins for our troops and bolsters DoD capabilities. Highlights include: Authorization for $738 billion in DoD programs to increase readiness and rebuild our military; A 3.1% pay-raise for members of the military; An additional $5.3 billion in emergency funding for military installations damaged by natural disasters; A three-year phased repeal of the Widow's Tax, and; Rejects restrictions on the president's authorities to secure our borders. The conference report passed with a bipartisan vote of 347-48 and will now head to the President's desk for signature. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-fisa-probe-unacceptably-biased | Crapo: FISA Probe Unacceptably Biased | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 11, 2019 Crapo: FISA Probe Unacceptably Biased Americans rightfully concerned by surveillance based on 'thinnest of suspicions' Washington, D.C. -- As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) had the opportunity today to question Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz about his investigation into DOJ and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conduct during the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant process as it related to the 2016 presidential election. Video footage and an outline of Senator Crapo's line of questioning can be found below. Senator Crapo issued the following statement after the hearing: Inspector General Horowitz's report found the basis of the FISA warrants were rumor, not fact. Americans are rightfully concerned by the possibility of the government's use of Big-Brother style surveillance into their private lives based on the thinnest of suspicions. The evidence in Mr. Horowitz's report shows the FBI's willingness to go to any lengths necessary to get an inside look at then-candidate Trump by repeatedly omitting exculpatory information from its filings. The IG's report identified 17 significant errors or omissions in the Carter Page FISA applications. It is mind-numbing to think this could just be accidental. This is egregious misconduct by government officials charged with the task of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution. This behavior is disappointing and unacceptably biased. The FBI--the premier law enforcement agency in the world--failed to conduct some of its most fundamental and basic processes. The FBI must return to complete and lawful work without error. I will work to do everything I can to ensure this kind of misconduct toward duly elected U.S. Presidents and their staff does not occur ever again. Some questions of Inspector General Horowitz by Senator Crapo a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-klobuchar-robocall-bill-clears-key-senate-committee | Crapo, Klobuchar Robocall Bill Clears Key Senate Committee | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 11, 2019 Crapo, Klobuchar Robocall Bill Clears Key Senate Committee Senate Commerce Committee sends DART Act to full Senate Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota)'s legislation to help stop unwanted robocalls has gained the support of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Crapo and Klobuchar introduced S. 2204, the Data Analytics Robocall Technology (DART) Act, to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report to Congress on the effectiveness of call blocking programs. This legislation gives Congress a voice in protecting constituents from illegal, annoying robocalls. Americans know these scams are out of control, Crapo said. Last year, robocalls increased by 47 percent, resulting in more than 26 billion robocalls. The DART Act gives us the opportunity to review call blocking programs and provides us opportunities to keep up and stop this fraudulent menace. Most robocalls aren't just unwanted and disruptive they are illegal, Klobuchar said. Our legislation to expand the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) efforts to combat illegal robocalls passed the Commerce Committee today. The DART Act would ensure that public safety calls are not blocked and direct the FCC to report to Congress on the effectiveness of call-blocking technologies. I look forward to this bill passing the full Senate and becoming law to protect consumers. The DART Act would give Congress oversight on the implementation of call blocking technology and ensure that critical safety and emergency calls are handled properly. The bill would prevent the following types of numbers from being blocked: Numbers used for outgoing calls by public safety answering points or other facilities that route emergency calls; Numbers used for calls by government entities; Numbers used by schools to provide school-related notifications, includin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398815 | Simpson, House Republicans Demand a Vote on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. While most of the world was watching the theatrical impeachment hearing in the House, Republicans were at work. On Monday, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 159 Republicans sending Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter urging her to immediately consider and pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter expands on the importance of the trade deal to the agriculture industry which notably supports Idaho industries like dairy, potatoes, grain, and cattle. It is long past time to pass USMCA. President Trump struck this deal 375 days ago and our farmers and ranchers in Idaho need truly free and fair trade, said Simpson. That is what this deal delivers and I look forward to supporting it if Speaker Pelosi will allow a vote on this important trade agreement that will help Idaho. The text of the letter follows: Dear Speaker Pelosi: The undersigned Republican Members strongly urge you to ensure that the House of Representatives takes up and passes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement this year. With just two weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered the first session of the 116th Congress. Rather than working together to pass bipartisan measures that could be signed into law, House Democrats have instead obsessed over a partisan impeachment process of which the sole purpose is to overturn the decision of voters in the 2016 election. The little remaining time has largely been consumed by passing partisan messaging bills that have no chance of enactment, even in the case where common ground could easily have been found. Thankfully, it is not too late for House Democrats to do the right thing. For starters, the House should finally stop dithering on USMCA and pass this critically important trade agreement. Nearly every agriculture group in America has called on Congress to pass USMCA, which significantly improves trade relations with our two largest trading partners that together purchase about one-third of all U.S. agricultural exports. Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398820 | Simpson Responds to Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Simpson Responds to Articles of Impeachment Washington, December 10, 2019 Simpson Responds to Articles of Impeachment Washington, D.C. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to House Democrats moving forward on Articles of Impeachment: I have always advocated for the institution of Congress, for our Constitution and what it stands for. When Republicans held the majority, I advocated for the rights of the minority to be heard. I've pushed for open rules during consideration of legislation and I've always demanded fairness. Today is a dark day for our country. Impeachment is to be used to remove a President for committing a crime, not for political gain, and certainly not to protest election results. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle know this full well, and yet, in an insult to the American people, they persist in their charade. Speaker Pelosi and her caucus have sought the impeachment of President Trump since before he was sworn into office; to them, impeachment is a forgone conclusion. Thankfully, President Trump's efforts have safeguarded the economy despite Democrats' relentless tactics, but one can't help but imagine where we would be if Congress could work on the real issues our country faces: immigration, trade, and funding the government to name a few. We have real work to do and this madness should come to an end. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-usmca-announcement-is-welcome-news | Crapo: USMCA Announcement is Welcome News | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2019 Crapo: USMCA Announcement is Welcome News Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement after the announcement of a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): Today's announcement on the USMCA is welcome news. There was no question NAFTA needed to be renegotiated to give goods and services made in the United States fairer treatment among trading allies. President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer's forceful negotiations on behalf of America's farmers and workers fulfills one of President Trump's core campaign promises and many Americans will see the benefits of this updated trade agreement. With our economy already at historic levels thanks to President Trump, the USMCA will provide additional tools for success to further improve the work of Idahoans and the overall American economy. Access to fair trade treatments in the international marketplace remains a critical component of my focus in considering trade policies, and I look forward to reviewing the final details of the proposal. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-king-lead-letter-to-ferc-warning-of-huawei-threat-to-national-security | Risch, King Lead Letter to FERC Warning of Huawei Threat to National Security | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) today sent aletterto Neil Chatterjee, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), stressing the serious threats to U.S. national security posed by Chinese technology equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Huawei, which U.S. intelligence agencies have warned has links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has long had its sights set on entering U.S. markets. The senators urged FERC to work with the Trump administration to guard against Huawei-led interference in our national critical infrastructure: As you know, the Intelligence Community has issued repeated warnings to regulators and political leaders about the dangers associated with using Huawei equipment on the nation's telecommunications network,the senators wrote.Congress and the Trump Administration have taken steps to eliminate Huawei products from national security sensitive applications, citing concerns with the company's links to the Chinese Communist party, including its intelligence services. Given FERC's responsibility for overseeing the reliability of the electric grid, it is critical that your agency take steps to ensure that United States critical infrastructure and the electric grid remain protected from foreign intrusion. Additional signers of the letter include Sens. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), and Joe Manchin (W.Va.). Clickherefor the signed letter. Full text of the letter can be found below: December 6, 2019 The Honorable Neil Chatterjee Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 Dear Chairman Chatterjee, We write today to get assurances from you that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) fully appreciates the threat posed to the nation's energy infrastructure by the use of equipment manufactured by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei). Creating a new cybe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-cortez-masto-introduce-new-bill-to-improve-water-conservation-at-the-department-of-energy | Crapo, Cortez Masto Introduce New Bill to Improve Water Conservation at the Department of Energy | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 05, 2019 Crapo, Cortez Masto Introduce New Bill to Improve Water Conservation at the Department of Energy Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) introduced the Energy and Water Research Integration Act. This bill would require the Department of Energy (DOE) to consider water conservation during energy research projects and focus federal research and development on creating technologies to decrease water consumption in energy production. This legislation would encourage research into energy technologies that would improve and maximize the use of water and energy production, said Senator Crapo. Positive steps need to be taken toward using our limited resources in the most efficient and effective way possible. Bringing all interests to the table and developing solutions is the best way to make true conservation progress that brings lasting benefits to all. It takes a lot of water to produce energy, and it takes a lot of energy to produce clean water. Residents of drought-prone states like Nevada understand that we need to be doing more to ensure that water security and energy production can coexist, said Senator Cortez Masto. By directing the Department of Energy to consider water use when researching new energy projects, this legislation would help bolster the development of innovative new technologies to decrease water consumption in energy production, improve efficiency and conserve our natural resources. In the House of Representatives, companion legislation was introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas-30) and Frank Lucas (R-Okla.-03). This bill was passed by the House on July 23, 2019. BACKGROUND: According to a 2015 U.S. Geological Survey report, about 45 percent of all water withdrawn from ground or surface sources in the U.S. is used for energy production. The Energy and Water Research Integration Act would ensure the intensity of energy and water is considered in the Department of Energy's energy research, de… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/icymi-crapo-discusses-nuclear-energy-with-bret-kugelmass-on-the-titans-of-nuclear-podcast | ICYMI: Crapo Discusses Nuclear Energy With Bret Kugelmass on the Titans of Nuclear Podcast | 2019-12-03 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2019 ICYMI: Crapo Discusses Nuclear Energy With Bret Kugelmass on the Titans of Nuclear Podcast Recent legislation co-sponsored by Crapo will direct a whole-of-government approach to advancing nuclear power as key part of national security Washington, D.C. -- In November, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Bret Kugelmass of the Titans of Nuclear Podcast to discuss the benefits of nuclear energy. Titans of Nuclear released the podcast on Monday, December 2, 2019. The full interview is below. Kugelmass opened the interview inquiring about Senator Crapo sharing a hometown with the Idaho National Lab (INL) and asked if growing up around a nuclear energy hub had impacted his career in politics. As Crapo put it, he has been connected to nuclear energy since the beginning, highlighting that the world's first nuclear energy powered light bulb was lit the same year he was born, just an hour west of his hometown. Kugelmass and Crapo discussed the benefits of nuclear energy on the environment and the U.S. economy, and closed in discussing various pieces of nuclear energy innovation bills, including the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Capabilities Act (NEICA) and the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) which have both been recently signed into law. Pending legislation to further boost nuclear energy innovation and reestablish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA), would direct a whole-of-government approach to accepting nuclear power as a key part of our national energy, our national security and our economic policy, Crapo said. To listen or view the full interview, click HERE or the image above. The interview is also available on other podcast streaming services. ### Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/risch-selects-r-h-machine-as-the-december-small-business-of-the-month | Risch Selects R & H Machine as the December Small Business of the Month | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has selected R & H Machine, Inc. of Caldwell as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for December 2019. R & H Machine will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. R & H Machine was founded in the 1950s in Washington State. Wheat farmers Ray and Arline Stueckle began welding and selling replacement farm equipment in an effort to supplement their income, and ended up building a business that serves farmers across the Pacific Northwest. Today, the company is owned and operated in Caldwell by Ray and Arline's daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Dave Organ. Together, the Organs have made R & H Machine an exemplary family owned business that prides itself on upholding the founder's commitment to providing farmers with the best deals on superior products. Congratulations to Dave and Kathy Organ and all of the employees at R & H Machine, Inc. for being selected as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for December 2019,said Risch.You make our great State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success. Background:Each month, Senator Risch selects an Idaho small business that exemplifies the Idaho values of hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional commitment to community. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398809 | Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passes House Judiciary Committee | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Mike Simpson (R-ID-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) passed the House Judiciary Committee with a 18-12 vote, and is ripe for consideration by the full House. The bipartisan effort was negotiated over eight months with input from agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations and was introduced with the support of 26 Democrats and 23 Republicans. The men and women who work America's farms feed the nation. But, farmworkers across the country are living and working with uncertainty and fear, contributing to the destabilization of farms across the nation, said Rep. Lofgren. Our bill offers stability for American farms by providing a path to legal status for farmworkers. In addition, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act addresses the nation's future labor needs by modernizing an outdated system for temporary workers, while ensuring fair wages and workplace conditions. This momentous vote today in the Judiciary Committee moves our proposal forward so all Members can soon vote on the first-of-its-kind bipartisan immigration compromise in decades that improves America's agricultural labor programs and laws. This is an excellent step forward for a bipartisan bill that will be a building block to improve and modernize America's agriculture industry, said Rep. Newhouse. As the Farm Workforce Modernization Act continues to move through the legislative process, I am grateful for my colleagues, the farmers and farmworkers, and the organizations and stakeholders who worked to make this legislation a reality. I am hopeful the legislation will now move quickly to the House floor, and I look forward to the continued opportunity to perfect the bill in the Senate. Click here for a one-pager, click here for bill text and click here to read a letter of support from more than 300 agricultural groups. I am thrilled to see the Farm Workforce… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/energy-committee-holds-hearing-on-crapo-wyden-risch-secure-rural-schools-legislation | Energy Committee Holds Hearing on Crapo, Wyden, Risch Secure Rural Schools Legislation | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 21, 2019 Energy Committee Holds Hearing on Crapo, Wyden, Risch Secure Rural Schools Legislation Crapo submits statement for the record in support financial support for rural counties Washington, D.C. -- The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing today to examine federal payments to local governments provided through the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs. The Committee considered several pieces of legislation related to rural county payments, including U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) legislation, S. 430. The Committee also considered U.S. Senator Ron Wyden's (D-Oregon) legislation, S. 1643, of which Crapo has been a longtime supporter and co-sponsor. Senator Crapo provided written testimony in support of both pieces of legislation and commended the Committee for advancing consideration of these measures. S. 430, introduced on February 11, 2019, would reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which expired September 30, 2018. The Forest Management for Rural Stability Act (S. 1643), introduced by Senators Wyden, Crapo, Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) in May 2019, would establish a growing endowment to provide funding needed for schools, road maintenance, law enforcement and other essential services. It would end the need for short-term or retroactive reauthorizations of the SRS program. Full text of Senator Crapo's written testimony is below: Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Manchin, thank you for holding today's hearing. The legislation you are considering is critical for the promotion of financial certainty for rural counties throughout Idaho. Earlier this year, I was joined by many of our colleagues representing western and other states home to federal lands, including the leadership of this Committee, in introducing S. 430, which would reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-congress-must-reauthorize-srs-and-pilt | Risch: Congress Must Reauthorize SRS and PILT | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, advocated for Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), two programs that are of great importance to Idaho's rural communities. In recent years, SRS and PILT funding has become unreliable, creating severe financial uncertainty for affected counties. The committee held a hearing to examine three bills, including theS. 1643, the Forest Management for Rural Stability Act, led by U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) andS. 430, a bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, led by Crapo and cosponsored by Risch. This is a real problem for communities in Idaho. Counties can't plan for the future or feel secure that they'll have enough funds in the short-term to support critical services like emergency services and education,said Risch.The federal government has an obligation to these communities. We owe it to them to find a lasting solution and reauthorize SRS and PILT. Background:The SRS and PILT programs provide long-term financial security for rural counties that are unable to collect taxes on federal land within their county boundaries. More than 60 percent of Idaho's land is federally managed, which poses significant financial hardship for rural counties and communities. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/energy-committee-to-consider-crapo-wyden-risch-secure-rural-schools-legislation | Energy Committee to Consider Crapo, Wyden, Risch Secure Rural Schools Legislation | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 20, 2019 Energy Committee to Consider Crapo, Wyden, Risch Secure Rural Schools Legislation Crapo supports renewed, ongoing payments for rural counties containing federally-managed lands Washington, D.C. -- The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing Thursday, November 21, 2019, to discuss legislation that provides federal payments to local governments through the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs. The Committee will consider several pieces of legislation related to rural county payments, including U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) legislation, S. 430, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden's (D-Oregon) legislation, S. 1643, of which Crapo has been a longtime supporter and co-sponsor. Crapo will provide written testimony in support of both pieces of legislation at Thursday's hearing. S. 430, introduced on February 11, 2019, would reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which expired September 30, 2018. The Forest Management for Rural Stability Act (S. 1643), introduced by Senators Wyden, Crapo, Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) in May 2019, would establish a growing endowment to provide funding needed for schools, road maintenance, law enforcement and other essential services. It would end the need for short-term or retroactive reauthorizations of the SRS program. Idaho has a high percentage of federally-managed lands, which amounts to 63 percent, Crapo noted. These lands provide no property taxes. Counties face the prospect of underfunded schools, roads going into disrepair and the loss of a large portion of their annual budgets if nothing happens. We need certainty. We need to renew these programs and consider a long-term endowment to provide security for Idahoans and rural America. With strong bipartisan support already for these bills, I hope the Committee will offer its approval. ### … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/bipartisan-crapo-duckworth-bill-to-help-national-labs-find-qualified-employees-passes-senate-committee | Bipartisan Crapo, Duckworth Bill to Help National Labs Find Qualified Employees Passes Senate Committee | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 19, 2019 Bipartisan Crapo, Duckworth Bill to Help National Labs Find Qualified Employees Passes Senate Committee Legislation would address looming workforce shortages by improving workforce training Washington, D.C. -- Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee unanimously today and will now be considered by the full Senate. With many employees of our National Laboratories and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) retiring age, the DOE National Labs Jobs ACCESS Act (Apprenticeships for Complete and Committed Employment for Specialized Skills) would establish apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs between the national laboratories and NNSA and universities, community colleges, local high schools and intermediaries. Representative Ben Ray Lujan (D-New Mexico) sponsors companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The need for a qualified, educated workforce of skilled technicians in the field of nuclear energy continues to climb,said Senator Crapo.The passage of the DOE National Labs Jobs ACCESS Act out of Committee is a positive step toward helping fill these high-demand positions at the Idaho National Laboratory and other national labs. I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Duckworth to get this legislation across the finish line. The skilled technicians working at our National Laboratories provide immense value and help make all of the Laboratories' groundbreaking scientific discoveries possible,saidSenator Duckworth. I commend the committee for passing our bipartisan legislation and look forward to working with Senator Crapo to achieve Senate passage of our bill that would prepare the next generation of students to work at our National Laboratories and help ensure America remains at the forefront of technological innovat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-urge-successful-reauthorization-of-the-higher-education-act | Crapo, Risch Urge Successful Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 19, 2019 Crapo, Risch Urge Successful Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) sent a letter to Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee) and Patty Murray (D-Washington), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, to urge the committee to include workforce development programs in any reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). Each week, we hear from Idaho's employers about their need for more qualified, skilled workers to meet the demands of our state's growing economy, the senators wrote. Any reauthorization of the HEA must include provisions that expand access to career and technical education and make federal higher education programs more flexible for the next generation of students; therefore, we support efforts to expand Pell eligibility to students in short-term programs. Background: The Higher Education Act is the federal law that governs the administration of federal higher education programs. Since its enactment in 1965, the law has failed to keep up with the evolving needs of students. There is broad, bipartisan support in Congress for a reauthorization of the HEA that supports student access and completion and strengthens workforce development. To read the letter, click here. # # # Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-and-crapo-urge-successful-reauthorization-of-the-higher-education-act | Risch and Crapo Urge Successful Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) sent aletterto Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, to urge the committee to include workforce development programs in any reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). Each week, we hear from Idaho's employers about their need for more qualified, skilled workers to meet the demands of our state's growing economy,the senators wrote. Any reauthorization of the HEA must include provisions that expand access to career and technical education and make federal higher education programs more flexible for the next generation of students; therefore, we support efforts to expand Pell eligibility to students in short-term programs. Background:The Higher Education Act is the federal law that governs the administration of federal higher education programs. Since its enactment in 1965, the law has failed to keep up with the evolving needs of students. There is broad, bipartisan support in Congress for a reauthorization of the HEA that supports student access and completion and strengthens workforce development. To read the letter,click here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-energy-bills-advance-to-the-full-senate | Risch Energy Bills Advance to the Full Senate | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a business meeting during which two priority bills for U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) were advanced out of committee. The bills, S. 2702, the Integrated Energy Systems Act, and S. 2556, the PROTECT Act, will next be considered by the full Senate. Strengthening our cybersecurity technologies and nuclear energy hybrid systems are important components to ensuring U.S. energy leadership at home and abroad,said Senator Risch.I thank Chairman Murkowski for bringing these important bills before the committee and I look forward to seeing them advance to the full Senate for a vote. Risch introduced the Integrated Energy Systems Act with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and is a leading cosponsor of the PROTECT Act with Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Manchin. Additionally, provisions of Risch's bicameralgeothermal legislationwere included in a larger bill that also advanced out of committee. More about the bills: S. 2702, the Integrated Energy Systems Act: Would establish an integrated energy systems program at DOE to accelerate the research and development of nuclear hybrid energy systems to produce hydrogen and for other purposes. S. 2556, the PROTECT Act: Would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to incentivize investments in advanced cybersecurity technologies by electric utilities. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398808 | Over 300 Agriculture Groups Send Letter of Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Over 300 Agriculture Groups Send Letter of Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, over 300 agriculture groups sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in support of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Mike Simpson (R-ID-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25). The bipartisan effort was negotiated over several months with input from agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations and was introduced with the support of 26 Democrats and 23 Republicans. Click here to read the letter. As foreign producers take advantage of our labor shortage and gain market share, America will export not only our food production but also thousands of these farm-dependent jobs. Securing a reliable and skilled workforce is essential, not only for the agriculture industry but for the U.S. economy as a whole, reads the letter. The letter continues, The House must pass legislation that preserves agriculture's experienced workforce by allowing current farm workers to earn legal status. For future needs, legislation must include an agricultural worker visa program that provides access to a legal and reliable workforce moving forward. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act is scheduled to be marked up by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, November 20, at 10:00 AM EST. Click here for a one-pager & click here for bill text. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act was negotiated over eight months by a bipartisan group of Members with stakeholders on all sides of the issue, including farming associations and the United Farm Workers union, said Rep. Lofgren. We're in the process of providing stability for the people who get food to our table because of the agricultural employers, associations and the UFW who came to the table ready to compromise. As the Judiciary Committee gets ready to consider our bipartisan bill, this let… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-announces-senior-outreach-schedule-in-treasure-valley | Risch Announces Senior Outreach Schedule in Treasure Valley | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | BOISE, Idaho Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch announced that representatives from his Boise regional office will hold outreach hours at senior centers throughout the Treasure Valley in November and December to answer questions and provide resources. Representatives from the other Idaho congressional offices, the Idaho Commission on Aging, and local Area Agencies on Aging have also been invited to attend. Wednesday, November 20th at 11:45am Star Star Senior Center 102 S Main Street Star, ID 83669 Thursday, November 21st at 11:30am Caldwell Caldwell Senior Center 1009 Everett Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Monday, December 9th at 11:30am Eagle Eagle Senior Center 312 E State Street Eagle, ID 83616 Wednesday, December 11th at 11:00am Kuna Kuna Senior Center 299 Avenue B Kuna, ID 83634 Thursday, December 12th at 11:30am Homedale Homedale Senior Center 224 W Idaho Avenue Homedale, ID 83628 Monday, December 16th at 11:15am Nampa Nampa Senior Center 207 Constitution Way Nampa, ID 83686 Tuesday, December 17th at 11:30am Boise Dick Eardley Boise Senior Center 690 Robbins Road Boise, ID 83702 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/icymi-crapo-launches-militarymonday | ICYMI: Crapo Launches #MilitaryMonday | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 14, 2019 ICYMI: Crapo Launches #MilitaryMonday Highlights Idaho servicemember's or veteran's service to our country Washington, D.C. Idaho is home to many veterans and currently-serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demonstrated exemplary military service during their careers. On Veterans Day 2019, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) launched a new monthly social media feature to highlight an Idaho servicemember's or veteran's service to our country. The new feature, #MilitaryMonday, will take place on the second Monday of each month. Idaho's servicemembers and veterans have made a lasting impact through their service to America, said Crapo. These men and women help make our nation strong and safe, and recognizing and honoring them is one small way to express to them how much they are valued. I am honored to share more of the stories of the heroes among us in Idaho. November 2019's #MilitaryMonday feature honored Lloyd Gneiting, a World War II veteran, from eastern Idaho. Gneiting, now 100-years-old, served as a member of the 133rd Engineer Combat Battalion, led by General George S. Patton, which cleared mines from the roads to make room for tanks and to build bridges. Mr. Gneiting wears five Bronze Stars on his veterans hat every day. He has been married to his wife, Ellen, for 72 years. To be recognized, the individual must be a living veteran, active duty or guardsman; must be in active good standing with or departed on good terms from the U.S. military; and must be from Idaho. Individuals honored by Senator Crapo have provided permission for their photos to be shared by Senator Crapo and his office. The next #MilitaryMonday recognition will take place on Monday, December 9, 2019. Check Senator Crapo's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the next recipient. Lloyd Gneiting is the first honoree of Senator Crapo's #MilitaryMonday recognition. ### … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/icymi-honoring-idaho-s-veterans | ICYMI: Honoring Idaho's Veterans | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | On Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation a year after World War I to commemorate the end of fighting and formally recognize Armistice Day. Upon signing the proclamation, President Wilson said, The reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory It's been 100 years since the Armistice Day proclamation. In the decades since, the world has changed dramatically. We have seen countless conflicts play out in every corner of the world, some of them coming right to our doorstep. Through it all, millions of Americans have answered the call of duty and made a solemn oath to protect our nation. Many made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to defend our freedoms far away from home. Theirs is a debt we can never repay. This Veterans Day, we remember the sacrifices our servicemen and women have made to keep America safe. As Idaho's senator, it is my privilege to advocate on behalf of veterans in the Gem State and ensure that we honor our commitments to them and their families. I have been proud to promote and protect programs and resources designed to help service members transition back to civilian life once their tour of service has ended. I have also fought to ensure surviving spouses and families of deceased veterans have access to the full benefits promised by the federal government. Recently, I partnered with my Senate colleagues to guarantee benefits to Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange and expand American Legion membership to veterans who served in active duty for non-declared wars since World War II. Last Congress, President Trump signed into law the Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, a new law that overhauled the antiquated veterans health care system. The new law provides veterans with better access to health care, expands benefits for caregivers, and improves quality of service at the U.S. Department of Veterans… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-simpson-announce-late-november-early-december-senior-outreach-schedule-in-the-magic-valley | Crapo, Risch, Simpson Announce Late November, Early December Senior Outreach Schedule in the Magic Valley | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 12, 2019 Crapo, Risch, Simpson Announce Late November, Early December Senior Outreach Schedule in the Magic Valley TWIN FALLS, ID Today, U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Rep. Mike Simpson announced that representatives from their Twin Falls regional offices will be holding outreach hours at senior centers throughout the Magic Valley in late November and early December. Staff members will be available from 11:00am 1:30pm at each visit to discuss federal issues and concerns. Representatives from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and CSI Office on Aging will also be available to provide resources and answer questions. Late November and Early December Senior Center Outreach Schedule: Friday, November 15, 2019 Kimberly Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc. 310 Main St. North Kimberly, ID 83341 Monday, November 18, 2019 Gooding Gooding Senior Center 308 Senior Avenue Gooding, ID 83330 Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Fairfield Camas County Senior Center 129 West Willow Avenue Fairfield, ID 83327 Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Albion Lorna Reeder Senior Center 400 West Market Street Albion, ID 83311 Monday, November 25, 2019 Wendell Wendell Senior Center 380 1st Avenue East Wendell, ID 83355 Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Shoshone Golden Years Senior Center 218 North Rail West Shoshone, ID 83352 Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Hailey The Connection 721 Third Avenue South Hailey, ID 83333 Thursday, December 5, 2019 Filer Filer Senior Haven 222 Main Street Filer, ID 83328 Friday, December 6, 2019 Hagerman Hagerman Valley Senior Center 140 E Lake Street Hagerman, ID 83332 Thursday, December 12, 2019 Buhl West End Senior Citizens Center 1010 Main Street Buhl, ID 83316 # # # Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-crapo-simpson-announce-late-november-early-december-senior-outreach-schedule-in-the-magic-valley | Risch, Crapo, Simpson Announce Late November, Early December Senior Outreach Schedule in the Magic Valley | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Staff members will be available from11:00am 1:30pmat each visit to discuss federal issues and concerns. Representatives from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and CSI Office on Aging will also be available to provide resources and answer questions. Friday, November 15, 2019 Kimberly Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc. 310 Main St. North Kimberly, ID 83341 Monday, November 18, 2019 Gooding Gooding Senior Center 308 Senior Avenue Gooding, ID 83330 Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Fairfield Camas County Senior Center 129 West Willow Avenue Fairfield, ID 83327 Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Albion Lorna Reeder Senior Center 400 West Market Street Albion, ID 83311 Monday, November 25, 2019 Wendell Wendell Senior Center 380 1st Avenue East Wendell, ID 83355 Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Shoshone Golden Years Senior Center 218 North Rail West Shoshone, ID 83352 Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Hailey The Connection 721 Third Avenue South Hailey, ID 83333 Thursday, December 5, 2019 Filer Filer Senior Haven 222 Main Street Filer, ID 83328 Friday, December 6, 2019 Hagerman Hagerman Valley Senior Center 140 E Lake Street Hagerman, ID 83332 Thursday, December 12, 2019 Buhl West End Senior Citizens Center 1010 Main Street Buhl, ID 83316 ***For additional information, please contact Senator Risch's Twin Falls regional office at 208-734-6780.*** | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398798 | Why Idaho Farmers Need Immigration Reform | 2019-11-08 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. My childhood was spent working on the farms and ranches of Southeastern Idaho. When a challenge arose, we fixed it. Hay needed hauled, pipe needed moved, heifers needed calved, and potatoes needed picked. Many years have passed, and while my days of hauling hay are long behind me, I still believe when you see a problem you must try and solve it. Those who feed this world need our help. Today, farmers struggle to find the workforce they need to survive. When I meet with dairymen and potato farmers, maintaining a legal workforce is always their number one issue. The H-2A program, which allows temporary foreign workers, has doubled since 2012. Ask a farmer and they will tell you this program is flawed, cumbersome, and bureaucratic. But, for Idaho's family farmers, it is their only option. Even worse for dairy farmers, there is currently no option because there is not a year-round program available. The lack of a stable workforce to meet the growing demand for Idaho's products, and a flawed process to grow our workforce, has created a labor crisis for Idaho's agriculture community. Thatis why I recently joined a Congressional bipartisan coalition to assist Idaho's agriculture community a community that accounts for 20 percent of our state's economy. For months I have been meeting with farmers and farmworkers in Idaho and across the country. Finding a solution has not been an easy process in the Democrat controlled House, but the American people are sick of seeing inaction from D.C. on this issue. If we want to fix this problem, it must be bipartisan to have a lasting impact. Fortunately for our farmers, and their families, Idaho had a seat at the table to help create this solution. President Trump called for merit-based immigration reform while avoiding amnesty. This bill accomplishes both. For guest workers to obtain permanent legal status, and the ability to work, they must pay a thousand-dollar penalty and commit to future work in agriculture labor. And there is no special treatment or pathw… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/icymi-risch-hosts-tele-town-hall-takes-caller-s-question-to-the-white-house | ICYMI: Risch Hosts Tele-Town Hall, Takes Callers Question to the White House | 2019-11-08 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | BOISE, Idaho - On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) hosted a live telephone-town hall to hear from Idahoans about the issues that are most important to them. Over the course of the call, Senator Risch answered questions about the national debt, immigration, the Columbia River Treaty, and much more while more than 6,000 Idahoans participated statewide. One question came from Tracy Walton of Emmett who expressed his concerns about farmers and trade's impact on the agriculture industry. Following the tele-town hall, Senator Risch spoke directly with President Trump about how U.S. trade policy impacts farmers like Mr. Walton. "During the call, Tracy made a great point about the effects of trade on the agricultural industry. I promised I would carry his message to the president,"said Risch."Yesterday, I did just that during a lunch with the president at the White House. That prompted a lengthy and productive discussion about how we can help the ag industry. The president is fully engaged on the issue and he is on our side. My number one priority is representing Idahoans in D.C., and this is a great example of how your input can make a difference." Any constituent can join a future telephone town hall and have the opportunity to speak with the senator one-on-one and ask him questions about his policy positions and current events in Washington, D.C.If you would like to add your contact information to the list,click here. To listen to a full recording of Wednesday's tele-town hall event,click here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398797 | Cong. Simpson Praises Gov. Little, AG Wasden and US DOEs Resolution that Complies with Settlement Agreement and Allows Spent Fuel Research | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson congratulates Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden for reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy that allows research quantities of commercial spent nuclear fuel to be brought to the Idaho National Laboratory. I'm thrilled by today's news and want to congratulate Governor Little, Attorney General Wasden, and the Department of Energy for successfully negotiating an update to the 1995 Idaho Settlement Agreement, said Congressman Simpson.This is a modernized agreement that reflects the successes of the cleanup mission and the growing and thriving work at the Idaho National Laboratory. I also want to congratulate the world class employees of both the Idaho Cleanup Project and the Idaho National Lab, said Simpson.This agreement is only possible because of the hard work, dedication, and many milestones that have already been achieved in cleaning up the legacy of the past. We all know more work needs to be done, and I am grateful for the DOE's continued commitment to finishing that work once and for all. This agreement paves the way for many more years of successful collaboration between the State of Idaho and the Department of Energy promoting our national security and America's energy future. Link to 2019 Supplemental Agreement: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/11/doe-inl-2019-supplemental-agreement-signed.pdf Link to 1995 Settlement Agreement: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/11/doe-inl-1995-settlement-agreement.pdf Link to 2011 MOA: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/11/doe-inl-2011-moa.pdf Link to relevant letters: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/11/doe-inl-letters.pdf Simpson is former Chairman of U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water and is currently Ranking Member. This subcommittee oversees funding for the Department of Energy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-praise-doe-idaho-spent-fuel-waste-cleanup-agreement | Crapo, Risch Praise DOE-Idaho Spent Fuel, Waste Cleanup Agreement | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 07, 2019 Crapo, Risch Praise DOE-Idaho Spent Fuel, Waste Cleanup Agreement Supplemental Agreement addresses breach, path forward for nuclear waste cleanup and handling at Idaho National Lab Washington, D.C. -- Idaho Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden today reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that will allow research quantities of commercial spent nuclear fuel to be brought to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). U.S. Senators for Idaho Mike Crapo and Jim Risch issued the following statements, praising the agreement. This agreement is a good step forward for Idaho and the Department of Energy to ensure successful treatment and shipment of remaining nuclear waste out of Idaho, said Crapo. Governor Brad Little, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Energy Secretary Rick Perry have worked diligently to come together to resolve previous uncertainties for the good of Idahoans and maintaining the lead Nuclear Lab status of the Idaho National Laboratory. Today's announcement from the Governor's office has been many years in the making, said Risch. Thanks to this historic agreement by Governor Little, AG Wasden, and the Department of Energy, the Idaho National Lab will be able to conduct continued nuclear research critical to their mission while strengthening its position as a world leader on nuclear energy. This framework will benefit Idaho, the INL, and the nation for years to come, and I offer my sincere congratulations to Governor Little, AG Wasden, and the Department of Energy for coming together to make this agreement possible. Link to 2019 Supplemental Agreement: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/11/doe-inl-2019-supplemental-agreement-signed.pdf Link to 1995 Settlement Agreement: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2019/11/doe-inl-1995-settlement-agreement.pdf Link to 2011 MOA: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-crapo-praise-idaho-doe-spent-fuel-waste-cleanup-agreement | Risch, Crapo Praise Idaho-DOE Spent Fuel, Waste Cleanup Agreement | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -Today, Idaho Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to allow research quantities of commercial spent nuclear fuel to be brought to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statements praising the agreement: Today's announcement from the Governor's office has been many years in the making, said Risch. Thanks to this historic agreement by Governor Little, Attorney General Wasden, and the Department of Energy, the Idaho National Lab will be able to conduct continued nuclear research critical to their mission while strengthening its position as a world leader on nuclear energy. This framework will benefit Idaho, the INL, and the nation for years to come, and I offer my sincere congratulations to Governor Little, Attorney General Wasden, and the Department of Energy for coming together to make this agreement possible. This agreement is a good step forward for Idaho and the Department of Energy to ensure successful treatment and shipment of remaining nuclear waste out of Idaho, said Crapo. Governor Brad Little, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Energy Secretary Rick Perry have worked diligently to come together to resolve previous uncertainties for the good of Idahoans and maintaining the lead Nuclear Lab status of the Idaho National Laboratory. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-honors-28-idaho-veterans-and-volunteers-with-spirit-of-freedom-award | Crapo Honors 28 Idaho Veterans & Volunteers With Spirit of Freedom Award | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 06, 2019 CRAPO HONORS 28 IDAHO VETERANS & VOLUNTEERS WITH SPIRIT OF FREEDOM AWARD Nominated by veterans' organizations, award honors those who continue to serve Idaho's greater veterans community Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R- Idaho) today announced 28 Idahoans will be recognized with the2019 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Individuals are nominated by veterans' organizations across Idaho for this annual award for serving our nation and veterans. The award, established by Crapo in 2002, is a small way to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of Idaho's veterans and volunteers who support Idaho veterans. As of 2019, 313 Spirit of Freedom Awards will have been presented since the award's creation in 2002. Each Spirit of Freedom Award recipient will receive a certificate for their service as well as a United States flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol building. The nominations for the Spirit of Freedom Award are made by a number of veterans' organizations, including the American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; Idaho State Veterans Assistance League; Idaho State Veterans Cemetery; Idaho State Veterans Homes; Lewis Clark Valley Veterans Council; Military Order of the Purple Heart; Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida; Veteran Students Services, Idaho State University; Veterans of Foreign Wars posts; and Vietnam Veterans of America. The Spirit of Freedom Awards recognize veterans and volunteers who set an example of leadership and service in our communities and across our state,said Crapo. Time and time again, I meet veterans who not only gave tremendously in service to our nation, but also continue to give their time, talents and treasure to supporting their fellow veterans and others. I welcome the opportunity to express gratitude for this exemplary service by honoring these patriots who have served and continue to serve our country, Idaho and their lo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-shaheen-push-for-additional-efforts-to-bring-home-missing-servicemembers | Crapo, Shaheen Push for Additional Efforts to Bring Home Missing Servicemembers | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 06, 2019 Crapo, Shaheen Push for Additional Efforts to Bring Home Missing Servicemembers Washingon, D.C. -- According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), 359 Idahoans are listed as missing during their service in the United States Armed Forces. To continue his efforts to bring home prisoners of war (POWs) and missing in action (MIA), U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced, with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), the Bring Our Heroes Home Act to provide for an expedited and consolidated process for declassifying and collecting records of POW and MIA personnel. Our country cannot waver on efforts to bring home America's missing servicemembers, said Crapo. We owe it to the families and survivors of the brave women and men in uniform to bring home their loved ones who sacrificed so much for our country. Over 82,000 Americans still remain missing, and their families deserve some sense of resolution to the lingering questions that still fill their lives. Piecing together the circumstances, whereabouts and lives of those lost cannot be easy, but bringing them home is critical to honoring their service. The Bring Our Heroes Home Act will prioritize and facilitate the declassification of records related to missing servicemembers, and aid in bringing them all home. For generations, Americans have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and in the name of freedom. My heart breaks for the family members of the tens of thousands of service members who have not yet been brought home to be mourned and honored by their loved ones, and a forever grateful nation, said Shaheen. I appreciate Senator Crapo's leadership on this effort, and hope that together we can move this bill through Congress so the United States can complete its mission to bring every American hero home. S. 2794, the Bring Our Heroes Home Act, would consolidate all records related to missing personnel within a newly instituted Missing Armed Forces Personnel Records Collection at the National Arc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/senator-risch-shares-views-on-international-development-at-international-advocacy-lunch | Senator Risch Shares Views on International Development at International Advocacy Lunch | 2019-11-04 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Boise, Idaho -- U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on Friday at a foreign affairs lunch at the Idaho History Museum in Boise, Idaho, about the United States' role as a global leader and the challenges associated with providing foreign assistance to developing nations. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to speak with Idahoans who are passionate about responding to the needs of people both here at home, and across the globe, said Risch. Events such as this allow our local community to engage in valuable discussions about the future of U.S. leadership and humanitarian aid, and I thank today's sponsors for their generosity in hosting this important event. For decades, global development and humanitarian assistance have garnered strong bipartisan support in the United States Congress. America's leadership on these fronts has saved lives, lifted millions out of poverty, promoted stability, spurred economic growth, and brought hope to entire generations. Since 1990, worldwide mortality rates for children under five have fallen by 56 percent, due in large part to U.S. humanitarian leadership. Over the same period of time, rates of extreme poverty have dropped to their lowest levels in recorded history, directly improving the lives of over one billion people. As the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Risch has a pivotal role in helping to preserve critical U.S. foreign aid programs. The event was hosted by Idahoans associated with five internationally focused advocacy organizations: Save the Children Action Network, the ONE Campaign, Oxfam, CARE, and Bread for the World. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-joins-bipartisan-group-to-promote-reforms-for-broken-budget-process | Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group to Promote Reforms for Broken Budget Process | 2019-11-01 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | November 01, 2019 Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group to Promote Reforms for Broken Budget Process Encourages bipartisan collaboration in tackling growing debt and deficits Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, joined Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming) and a bipartisan group of other Senators in introducing legislation that would fix the federal government's broken budget process. The Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act, S. 2765, would provide a more orderly, deliberative budget process focused on long-term fiscal planning. It encourages bipartisan collaboration in tackling the nation's growing debt and deficit. Our country is on an unsustainable spending path, said Crapo, who recommended budget reforms as an original member of the President's Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. This bipartisan legislation will reform our broken budget process by outlining a more deliberative, transparent process for managing our nation's finances. Added accountability in the congressional budget process would be a much-needed step in the right direction to help Congress adequately balance our budget. Chairman Enzi has been a great leader on this front, and I look forward to working with him further on this issue. The Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act would: Move the budget resolution to a two-year cycle, while maintaining annual appropriations. Require more involvement from Senate spending and taxing committees, including by requiring detailed spending and revenue plans to better inform budget development. Focus on fiscal sustainability by requiring the budget resolution to establish a debt-to-GDP target backed by a deficit-reducing special reconciliation process to promote adherence to the budget plan. Create a mechanism within the regular budget process to end the brinksmanship surrounding the statutory debt limit by conforming… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/risch-honors-10-veteran-owned-idaho-small-businesses-for-the-month-of-november | Risch Honors 10 Veteran-owned Idaho Small Businesses for the Month of November | 2019-11-01 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the recognition of a different veteran-owned small business for each of the ten days the Senate is in legislative session. Each small business will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. America's veterans have protected the very freedoms and values that give each of us and our children the ability to achieve the American dream,said Risch.The skills veterans learn as members of the military are invaluable and undoubtedly contribute to Idaho's flourishing veteran business community. I am proud of the sacrifices veterans have made to protect our country and that they are choosing Idaho to call home when they complete their service in the military. The Veteran-owned Idaho Small Business award schedule will proceed as follows: Tuesday, November 5: Rhino Metals, Inc. Caldwell Wednesday, November 6: Popular Patch Hayden Thursday, November 7: Eagle Rock Gallery Idaho Falls Tuesday, November 12: Mac's Vacs Lewiston Wednesday, November 13: A & J Auto Repair Twin Falls Thursday, November 14: Critical Power Products & Services Post Falls Monday, November 18: Mountain View Dental Clinic Soda Springs Tuesday, November 19: Hammer Down River Excursions White Bird Wednesday, November 20: Leisureland RV Center Boise Thursday, November 21: Kellogg Lumber Company Kellogg Congratulations to these veteran-owned businesses and to all of their employees for being selected as a Veteran-owned Idaho Small Business for the month of November. You make our great State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success.said Risch. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/10/31/id-fc8b669f-697c-41b1-9c0b-811be462b989/ | Mailing Company Mistakenly Sends to CD02– All Taxpayer Funds Reimbursed | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this week, Congressman Russ Fulcher sent out an informational mailer to update his constituents in Idaho’s First District. The company used to print and ship this mailer mistakenly sent 15% to residents of the neighboring Second District, represented by Congressman Mike Simpson. The costs associated with this error have been reimbursed. Congressman Simpson replied to Congressman Fulcher’s tweet about the vendor’s error, “No Worries, Russ.” Rep. Fulcher commented, “It is my responsibility to talk to my constituents and mailers are an efficient avenue. My team swiftly realized the printing company’s mistake and due diligence was taken to quickly resolve this situation. We will continue to keep in touch with First District Idahoans and I appreciate all of the positive feedback and suggestions we’ve already received from this mailer.” Rep. Fulcher’s Communications Director stated earlier this week, “As a Freshman Member of Congress, it is important that Rep. Fulcher communicate with his ID-01 constituents– to let them know of our office locations, contact information, the services our office provides, and to ask for their feedback on current issues. Mailers are a very effective way of doing this; but Congressional offices cannot execute a project of this size inside of their own office, so it is typical to use a third party vendor to handle the logistics of printing and sending out the mailer. The vendor that was used made a mistake when sorting the addresses and a portion of people in the Second District received the mailing. The vendor has taken complete responsibility for this mistake and the vendor has reimbursed the taxpayer dollars that were associated with this error.” The Idaho Statesman also reported on this issue, “Company errs in sending out Idaho congressman’s mailing, reimburses taxpayers’ cost.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:39:44Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FC8B669F-697C-41B1-9C0B-811BE462B989 | Mailing Company Mistakenly Sends to CD02-- All Taxpayer Funds Reimbursed | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398794 | Bipartisan House Members Introduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act | 2019-10-30 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Today, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Collin Peterson (D-MN-07), Mike Simpson (R-ID-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) introduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to provide a compromise solution for American agriculture. The bill was introduced with the strong bipartisan support of 24 Democrats and 20 Republicans. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which was negotiated over several months with input from agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations, makes meaningful reforms to the H-2A agricultural guestworker program and creates a first-of-its-kind, merit-based visa program specifically designed for the nation's agricultural sector. Click here for a one-pager. Click here for bill text. The men and women who work America's farms feed the nation. But, farmworkers across the country are living and working with uncertainty and fear, contributing to the destabilization of farms across the nation, said Rep. Lofgren. Our bill offers stability for American farms by providing a path to legal status for farmworkers. In addition, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act addresses the nation's future labor needs by modernizing an outdated system for temporary workers, while ensuring fair wages and workplace conditions. When I speak to farmers and ranchers across the country, labor is often their number one concern. Our nation's agriculture industry is diverse and flourishing, but producers are in desperate need of a legal and reliable workforce, said Rep. Newhouse. As a third-generation farmer, I understand the invaluable contributions made by farmworkers to American agriculture, and we must modernize our guestworker program to work for farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers in the 21st Century. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act offers a strong, bipartisan workforce solution to provide certainty to both farm owners and workers through an accessible, employment-based program. This bill is the solution our agricultural industry needs. Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/risch-duckworth-introduce-bill-to-promote-small-business-federal-contracting | Risch, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Promote Small Business Federal Contracting | 2019-10-30 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Yesterday, U.S Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced (S. 2729) the Small Business Contracting Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure Federal agencies meet small business contracting requirements. This legislation was drafted after the Government Accountability Office uncovered multiple Federal agencies'failureto fully empower their Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). These offices were created by Congress to ensure each federal agency with procurement power maximizes small business contract opportunities. The Small Business Contracting Accountability Act would require non-compliant agencies to submit a report detailing why the agency is not compliant, as well as the specific actions that the agency will take to correct its failures. Risch is the former chairman and a current member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Many Federal agencies are required by law to maximize opportunities to contract with America's small businesses. When agency officials fail to comply with the law, they should have to answer to the authorizing committees,said Risch.I am proud to introduce the Small Business Contracting Accountability Act of 2019, a bipartisan, common-sense approach that will level the playing field for small businesses and hold Washington bureaucrats accountable for failing to meet reasonable standards. Small business are our nation's job creators and primary investors in our local economies, which is why it's critical they have a strong voice within our federal agencies,Duckworth said.I'm glad to be working with Senator Risch on this bipartisan bill that would help enforce existing law designed to enable small businesses across the country better access contracting opportunities with the federal government. Background:Under the Small Business Contracting Accountability Act, any non-compliant agency would have 120 days upon the enactment of this legislation to submit their report, or 120 day… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/10/29/id-1fc89f66-a6e0-4db3-986b-0c81c5c1099e/ | Congressman Fulcher Supports Bill to Honor Women’s Suffrage | 2019-10-29 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this month, Congressman Fulcher co-sponsored H.R. 2423, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. Yesterday, he voted for the bipartisan bill and it passed through the House of Representatives. The bill commemorates the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women’s right to vote in America. Funding for the coins is paid for in the price of the coins, with any extra proceeds to support the Smithsonian Institution’s American Women’s History Initiative. “Representing a state with a strong track record of accomplished women, I am proud to co-sponsor and vote for the bipartisan Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act,” commented Congressman Fulcher. Idaho first allowed women to vote in 1896 – just six years after becoming a state. Idaho was the fourth state to grant women the right to vote and the first state to do so by constitutional amendment. In 1898, Idaho voted for Permeal French to be our first woman Superintendent of Public Instruction, and three female members to the Idaho State Legislature. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Idaho reports 30% women representation in our legislature, ahead of the national average of state legislatures at 28.7% for 2019. Additionally, Idaho is the only state to have the official state seal (also on the state flag) designed by a woman: Emma Edwards Green. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:39:44Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1FC89F66-A6E0-4DB3-986B-0C81C5C1099E | Congressman Fulcher Supports Bill to Honor Women's Suffrage | 2019-10-29 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/risch-discusses-the-fight-against-isis-with-fox-news-sandra-smith | Risch Discusses the Fight Against ISIS with Fox News' Sandra Smith | 2019-10-29 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today spoke with Sandra Smith on Fox News about the impact of the U.S.-led military raid against ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the successful termination of his second in command. America's memory is long and our reach is even longer. [ISIS'] road is going to end with either death or capture, and it's most likely death,said Risch. We're all committed to keeping our foot on the throats of all terrorist organizations,he continued. I don't care if it's Al-Shabab or Boko Haram or any of the other, because one of those will pop up again and we're going to have to keep doing what we do [Our intelligence community is] very good at what they do. When we go in, it's going to be a very, very bad day for the people on the receiving end. To watch on YouTube, clickhere. To download video file, clickhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/risch-statement-on-announcement-of-death-of-isis-leader-abu-bakr-al-baghdadi | Risch Statement on Announcement of Death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi | 2019-10-27 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has released the following statement on the announcement of the successful U.S.-led military raid against ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: "Reports of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death following a U.S. raid in Syria are welcome news and a triumph for all peace-loving people,"Risch said."I applaud the professionalism of our special operations and the steadfast devotion of our men and women in uniform there are none finer. I commend President Trump on his leadership and resolve in the fight against terror. Baghdadi's removal from the battlefield represents another significant milestone in the fight against ISIS. We must continue to apply pressure until the Islamic State is incapable of reconstituting." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/10/25/2019/crapo-announces-staff-changes | Crapo Announces Staff Changes | 2019-10-25 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | October 25, 2019 Crapo Announces Staff Changes Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced several staff promotions and hires in his Washington, D.C., office. Molly Carpenter joined the office in September as the new Military Legislative Assistant. Previously, Carpenter served in a similar role for the late Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) and Senator Jon Kyl (R-Arizona). She will cover policy areas of defense, military, intelligence, veterans and foreign affairs. Carpenter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University. Ellie Bender has been promoted to Legislative Correspondent. She will also cover issues related to defense, veterans, intelligence and foreign affairs. Ellie previously served as Staff Assistant after an internship in Senator Crapo's office. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Boise State University. Nate Favero joined the office in September as Staff Assistant and D.C. Office Manager. He previously interned for Senator Martha McSally (R-Arizona). Favero is responsible for coordinating requests for flags flown over the U.S. Capitol and for assisting in the management and operation of the Washington office. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University (BYU), where he played on the baseball team. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/10/24/id-de711509-8ec6-4e09-8498-1e17cd20be30/ | Rep. Fulcher Supports Resolution to Protect Christians & Other Faiths | 2019-10-24 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Fulcher has announced his co-sponsorship of Rep. Gary Palmer’s resolution to condemn governments that allow for or take part in the persecution of Christians and other faiths. The Resolution also calls upon the State Department to “prioritize freedom of conscience and religion” in U.S. foreign policy formulation. “Members of the Christian faith are being attacked and persecuted by governments and groups around the world– that is wrong,” said Congressman Russ Fulcher. “I proudly voted on bipartisan legislation to condemn racism and attacks on religious liberty, including anti-Christian, anti-Semitism, and anti-Islamic language. Governments and non-state actors must know that the United States will not tolerate the killing of Christians for practicing their faith.” Specifically, the House Resolution does the following: Condemns the persecution of members of any faith Calls for governments to recognize the right of Christians to practice their faith without fear of persecution Calls on the State Department to prioritize religious freedom in foreign policy considerations According to the Pew Research Center, Christians remain the most persecuted religious group in the world. For Example, attacks on Christians by the terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, the wrongful imprisonment of American Pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey, the mass killing of Christians and Yazidis in Northern Iraq and Syria by ISIS, and more recently the horrific Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka and Beijing’s continued crackdown on local churches. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:39:44Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DE711509-8EC6-4E09-8498-1E17CD20BE30 | Rep. Fulcher Supports Resolution to Protect Christians & Other Faiths | 2019-10-24 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-risch-simpson-announce-senior-outreach-schedule-in-the-magic-valley | Crapo, Risch, Simpson Announce Senior Outreach Schedule in the Magic Valley | 2019-10-24 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | October 24, 2019 Crapo, Risch, Simpson Announce Senior Outreach Schedule in the Magic Valley TWIN FALLS Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representative Mike Simpson announced that representatives from their Twin Falls regional offices will be holding outreach hours at senior centers throughout the Magic Valley in late October and early November. Staff members will be available from 11:00am 1:30pm at each visit to discuss federal issues and concerns. Representatives from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and CSI Office on Aging will also be available to provide resources and answer questions. Late October and Early November Senior Center Outreach Schedule: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Jerome Jerome Senior Citizens Center 520 North Lincoln Ave. Jerome, ID 83338 Friday, November 1, 2019 Rupert Minidoka County Senior Center 702 11th St. Rupert, ID 83350 Monday, November 4, 2019 Twin Falls Twin Falls Senior Citizen Federation 530 Shoshone St. West Twin Falls, ID 83303 Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Burley Golden Heritage Senior Center 2421 Overland Ave. Burley, ID 83318 Friday, November 8, 2019 Oakley Oakley Valley Senior Citizens, city council meeting room 135 W Main St. Oakley, ID 83346 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Eden Silver & Gold Senior Center 210 Wilson St. West Eden, ID 83325 Friday, November 15, 2019 Kimberly Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc. 310 Main St. North Kimberly, ID 83341 # # # Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/risch-crapo-simpson-announce-senior-outreach-schedule-in-the-magic-valley | Risch, Crapo, Simpson Announce Senior Outreach Schedule in the Magic Valley | 2019-10-24 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Twin Falls, Idaho Today, U.S. Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson announced that representatives from their Twin Falls regional offices will be holding outreach hours at senior centers throughout the Magic Valley in late October and early November. Staff members will be available from11:00am 1:30pmat each visit to discuss federal issues and concerns. Representatives from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and CSI Office on Aging will also be available to provide resources and answer questions. Late October and Early November Senior Center Outreach Schedule: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Jerome Jerome Senior Citizens Center 520 North Lincoln Ave. Jerome, ID 83338 Friday, November 1, 2019 Rupert Minidoka County Senior Center 702 11th St. Rupert, ID 83350 Monday, November 4, 2019 Twin Falls Twin Falls Senior Citizen Federation 530 Shoshone St. West Twin Falls, ID 83303 Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Burley Golden Heritage Senior Center 2421 Overland Ave. Burley, ID 83318 Friday, November 8, 2019 Oakley Oakley Valley Senior Citizens, city council meeting room 135 W Main St. Oakley, ID 83346 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Eden Silver & Gold Senior Center 210 Wilson St. West Eden, ID 83325 Friday, November 15, 2019 Kimberly Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc. 310 Main St. North Kimberly, ID 83341 ***Schedule for late November and early December visits to be announced at a later date*** # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/risch-manchin-introduce-bill-to-promote-nuclear-hybrid-energy-systems | Risch, Manchin Introduce Bill to Promote Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems | 2019-10-24 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced S. 2702, theIntegrated Energy Systems Act, a bill to promote the research, development and deployment of nuclear hybrid energy systems. The bill authorizes an Integrated Energy Systems Program at the Department of Energy to promote the development of innovative technologies to improve the economic competitiveness of nuclear power plants, promote grid stability, and reduce carbon emissions in the industrial sector. Nuclear energy holds incredible potential beyond its traditional uses. Its hybrid energy systems and hydrogen production show great promise for keeping our nuclear fleet competitive for years to come,said Risch.The Idaho National Laboratory continues to be the world leader in nuclear innovation. Their groundbreaking work is enhancing the security of our electric grid and making nuclear power a viable energy source across multiple uses and platforms. This bipartisan legislation will expand upon that great work and I look forward to working with my colleague Sen. Manchin to advance this important piece of legislation. I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan piece of legislation that will lay the groundwork for our energy systems of tomorrow,said Manchin.This legislation will allow for our national labs, including the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, to research, develop, and deploy technologies that will lower electricity costs and leverage advanced and existing nuclear, carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, and renewables to be used in the transportation and industrial sector. To read the bill text, clickhere. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/10/22/id-7bfdfcb6-1761-4329-b338-5b985385edab/ | Congressman Fulcher Thanks Trump Administration for Decision on Electively-Aborted Human Fetal Tissue | 2019-10-22 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Fulcher signed a letter to support the Trump Administration’s decision to impose a rule to end all National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding of medical research using the fetal tissue of electively-aborted babies. The rule also requires any NIH research grant applications to be reviewed by an ethics board to ensure, among other things, that such experimentation does not violate the Public Health Services Act. It is expected that NIH plans to spend $120 million on these research projects in FY2019. Finally, it requires Health & Human Services (HHS) to provide Congress with an annual report including the description, status, and review of all applications. “It is wrong to use the most vulnerable of us for medical research,” said Congressman Fulcher. “I believe all life is precious. There is no more important role for government than to protect the sanctity of life. We must do all we can to meet that responsibility.” Read the full letter to Secretary Azar here. A Fox News poll found that nearly half of Americans oppose research using human fetal tissue. Additionally, the D.C.-based taxpayer watchdog group White Coast Waste Project and Pro-Life San Francisco published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner that noted the extensive use of human fetal tissue from elective abortions being used in animal experiments at colleges and universities in California and around the country. In some instances, the body parts came from aborted babies ranging from 8 to 24 weeks old. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:39:44Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7BFDFCB6-1761-4329-B338-5B985385EDAB | Congressman Fulcher Thanks Trump Administration for Decision on Electively-Aborted Human Fetal Tissue | 2019-10-22 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/icymi-risch-pens-op-ed-on-women-business-owners-in-rural-idaho | ICYMI: Risch Pens Op-Ed on Women Business Owners in Rural Idaho | 2019-10-18 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | In Case You Missed It By Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) - October 16, 2019 It seems like nearly every day there's a news story or statistic proclaiming Idaho as one of the best places to live, raise a family, and grow a business. Idaho is all those things and more, and people across the country are taking notice. Just this past August, Idaho received an A' rating in small business friendliness from Thumbtack, and in a new study from American Express, Idaho earned a spot in the Top Five for economic clout of women-run businesses, defined as an increase in the number of women-owned firms and their growth in employment and revenue. Women small business owners in the Gem State are driving much of the innovation and economic growth we have experienced over the past decade. But apart from the thriving business communities in Idaho's urban hubs, we have countless women entrepreneurs in the rural reaches of our state who are outperforming expectations. They are the ones making Idaho the success story that it is. Last week, I had the opportunity to partner with the National Women's Business Council and meet some of these women from the Idaho business community for a Rural Women's Business roundtable. The roundtable, which was hosted at the new Nampa Women's Business Center, drew women entrepreneurs from across the state, with participants traveling from as far as Moscow and Filer. Their challenges with starting and growing a small business often paralleled one another's. Being in Idaho, they told me, they have to work harder to access capital to grow their businesses, sometimes traveling to neighboring states to secure startup funding. Patchy internet access also poses a challenge, with many rural parts of the state lacking an adequate broadband connection to conduct ecommerce. On top of this, the difficulty of finding and hiring qualified workers something all small businesses struggle with is particularly acute for women running businesses in rural parts of the state. We should all be committed to helping … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/idaho-sen-jim-risch-discusses-what-is-happening-in-syria-impeachment-inquiry-and-nancy-pelosi | KTVB: Idaho Sen. Jim Risch discusses what is happening in Syria, impeachment inquiry, and Nancy Pelosi | 2019-10-18 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/kboi-nate-shelman-interviews-senator-risch-about-turkey-syria-legislation | KBOI: Nate Shelman Interviews Senator Risch About Turkey-Syria Legislation | 2019-10-18 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/foreign-relations-committee-leaders-announce-new-comprehensive-syria-turkey-legislation | Foreign Relations Committee Leaders Announce New Comprehensive Syria-Turkey Legislation | 2019-10-17 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Bipartisan Risch-Menendez bill aims to hold Turkey accountable for actions in Syria Washington, D.C. - Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced they are partnering to introduce new comprehensive legislation in response to Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria and attack on America's partners in northeast Syria, including the Kurds. The bipartisan legislation, which will be introduced soon, will require the administration to produce a strategy to defend our hard-won gains against ISIS and prevent a resurgence in Syria and Iraq, authorize humanitarian assistance for Syrian civilians, restrict arm sales to Turkey, and impose new biting sanctions against Turkey and Russia. The senators' effort comes as the leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) last night introduced Syria-Turkey legislation in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation is meant to confront the instability being sown in the Middle East by President Erdogan,said Risch. For decades Turkey has been a strong ally, but Erdogan's aggressive actions are destabilizing Syria, and are a gift to the malign interests of Russia, Iran, and ISIS and its affiliates in the region. The Syrian Kurds have been critical partners to the U.S. and our allies as we have worked to counter ISIS and other terrorist activities in Syria, and we should continue this partnership. Additionally, Turkey's incursion has worsened an already devastating humanitarian situation in Syria, and I fear this will exacerbate the conflict between Turkey and the Kurds for years to come. I am glad to have worked with Senator Menendez and his staff on this bill and believe this is an important step to help address these actions. I'm proud to be a part of this bipartisan, bicameral effort by the leadership of the Congressional committees tasked with ensuring a robust American foreign policy that champions the values of democracy, peace, and the preservati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-colleagues-express-concern-regarding-suicide-rates-among-national-guardsmen | Crapo, Colleagues Express Concern Regarding Suicide Rates among National Guardsmen | 2019-10-16 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | October 16, 2019 Crapo, Colleagues Express Concern Regarding Suicide Rates among National Guardsmen Request Defense Department assessment of gaps in prevention programs Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) expressing concerns with the high rates of suicide in the National Guard. Citing information from the DOD Annual Suicide Report for Calendar Year 2018, the letter acknowledges the suicide rate for members of the Guard was 30.6 suicides per 100,000 population, compared to 24.8 suicides per 100,000 population in the Active component, and 22.9 suicides per 100,000 population in the Reserves. The letter reads, We cannot continue to treat the National Guard as just another branch of the Active Army and Air Force while not paying special attention to their unique needs. We must ensure the National Guard has the care and community comparable to the Active components. The National Guard maintains comparable operational tempos but lacks the support of a community that fully empathizes with their unique and sometimes isolating experience of being both soldier and civilian. The Senators emphasized the unique position of National Guard servicemembers as both soldiers and civilians necessitates tailored solutions for accessing mental health care and community-based support. The letter requests a brief no later than December 2019 highlighting any gaps that remain across DOD, branch-level or interagency suicide prevention programs for the National Guard. The Senators also requested further analysis of any explanatory factors contributing to differences in suicide rates between the Active and Reserve Component and the National Guard. Additional Senators that signed the letter include Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Jon Tester (D-Montana), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/risch-picks-hanson-garage-as-idaho-small-business-of-the-month | Risch Picks Hanson Garage as Idaho Small Business of the Month | 2019-10-16 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has selected Hanson Garage of Orofino as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October 2019. Hanson Garage will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. Hanson Garage was founded more than 100 years ago by Hans Pete Hanson, and has seen three generations of leadership by the Hanson family. The garage, which specializes in selling and repairing vehicles, ATVs, and motorcycles, has been recognized numerous times for its exceptional sales and customer service. Orofino locals can agree that Hanson Garage is a staple in the community, and brothers Keith and Larry Hanson who now run the business attribute the garage's success to its consistent fair prices and superior customer service. I would like to extend a well-deserved congratulations to Keith and Larry Hanson and all of the employees of Hanson Garage for being selected as the October 2019 Idaho Small Business of the Month,said Risch.You make our great State proud, and I look forward to watching your continued growth and success. Background:Each month, Senator Risch selects an Idaho small business that exemplifies the Idaho values of hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional commitment to community. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/10/15/id-cb81d6f1-ed87-4b8d-a7e3-8d074b9b5976/ | Rep. Fulcher Joins Letter to Review Gruesome Discovery of 2,200 Fetal Remains | 2019-10-15 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Fulcher has signed onto Reps. Jim Banks and Jackie Walorski’s letter requesting Attorney General William Barr to review whether any federal laws were violated in the gruesome discovery of more than 2,200 preserved fetal remains on the Illinois property of the recently deceased Dr. Ulrich “George” Klopfer. Dr. Klopfer is a known abortionist who practiced for decades in northern Indiana until 2015. “I believe the discovery of so many aborted babies shows us how horrific this practice can be,” said Congressman Russ Fulcher. “I applaud my colleagues for bringing this to our attention.” The letter by Members of Congress will consider whether there is a federal interest, such as learning whether any other individuals may have had knowledge or may bear any responsibility for the preservation and transfer of the remains, as well as if any state or federal laws were violated. Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:39:44Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CB81D6F1-ED87-4B8D-A7E3-8D074B9B5976 | Rep. Fulcher Joins Letter to Review Gruesome Discovery of 2,200 Fetal Remains | 2019-10-15 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/10/07/id-e8ac45b9-5d9f-40fb-98f9-8547b415f0b9/ | Rep. Fulcher Announces Town Halls in Idaho’s First District | 2019-10-07 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russ Fulcher has announced a series of town halls across Idaho’s First District. After nine months in Congress, Rep. Fulcher is hosting town halls to update constituents on his work and answer questions from those he represents. It is requested that attendees RSVP at the link here: https://forms.gle/qfJpe1F1koej2eaPA Media RSVP required to Alexah.Rogge@mail.house.gov Thursday, October 10 1:15-2:15pm Sandpoint Town Hall Ponderay Events Center 401 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay, ID 83852 Thursday, October 10 4:30-5:30pm Rathdrum Town Hall North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 15633 N Meyer Rd, Rathdrum, ID 83858 Friday, October 11 10:30-11:30am Lewiston Town Hall Lewiston City Library (Upstairs) 411 D St, Lewiston, ID 83501 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:39:44Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E8AC45B9-5D9F-40FB-98F9-8547B415F0B9 | Rep. Fulcher Announces Town Halls in Idaho’s First District | 2019-10-07 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/icymi-idaho-sen-risch-has-quiet-but-key-role-on-national-stage | ICYMI: Idaho Sen. Risch has quiet but key role on national stage | 2019-10-07 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | By Betsy Z. Russell - October 6, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. Jim Risch had just asked Pat Kole of the Idaho Potato Commission about this year's potato crop when his cellphone rang loudly, its bright, old-fashioned brring, brring ringtone startling everyone in the conference room of Risch's Senate office. Guys, this is the White House I gotta take this, Risch said, ducking out of the meeting. In his 10 years in the nation's capital, Risch has gone from a little-remarked senator from a small state to chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, one of the most powerful and high-profile positions in Congress. Heads of state and other high-ranking foreign officials regularly seek him out; the president and top administration officials are in touch frequently. In today's Washington, D.C., it's a role that preceded early retirement after two terms for Risch's predecessor, GOP Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, who held the gavel for four years. Corker had repeated, testy, high-profile clashes with GOP President Donald Trump, whose often unorthodox and fast-changing positions on foreign policy have included overtures to the nation's biggest enemies and insults to longtime allies. It's a role that Risch relishes. The president interacts with me on a very respectful basis. That respect flows both directions, Risch said, and that's how you get things done. BY TELEPHONE, NOT MICROPHONE' Risch has raised hackles among Democrats, pundits and the press for declaring that he'll keep his differences with Trump private, but many of his Senate Republican colleagues on the Foreign Relations Committee laud him for that approach. Jim believes the way to talk with the president is by telephone, not microphone, said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, praised Risch's quiet and focused leadership, as opposed to a lot of bloviating. He's a grownup, said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, a close ally of Risch. I think he has seen enough in his life, both as a person and as a public official, to know what matter… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-proposed-transportation-rule-would-provide-greater-autonomy-to-idaho-tribes | Crapo: Proposed Transportation Rule Would Provide Greater Autonomy to Idaho Tribes | 2019-10-04 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | October 04, 2019 Crapo: Proposed Transportation Rule Would Provide Greater Autonomy to Idaho Tribes Rule would reduce burdensome and costly regulatory red tape Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) earlier this week announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program at DOT. The announcement is the culmination of a three-year negotiated rulemaking process among representatives of Indian tribes, the DOT and the Department of the Interior (DOI). The proposed rulemaking recognizes the unique self-governance capabilities of Idaho's tribes to strengthen infrastructure and reduce administrative red tape from the federal government, said Crapo. Tribal leaders know best the needs of their communities and members, and the proposed rule would provide for greater autonomy in the management and delivery of transportation programs in their communities. The Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program will strengthen transportation infrastructure and reduce administrative red tape for Tribes receiving funding from the Department, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. The proposal will streamline the DOT's approach to the distribution of transportation funding to Indian tribes, and reduce burdensome and costly regulatory requirements. This will both reduce the administrative burden on the Tribes and promote greater self-sufficiency. By providing funding to local Tribal communities under a less onerous framework, DOT will partner with Tribes to ensure more program funds are used to improve the quality of life in Indian communities. DOT is seeking comments on the proposed rule and will hold additional Tribal consultations before the close of public comment 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. Read the full proposed rule here. ### Print Email … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/senators-call-for-financial-certainty-for-rural-counties | Senators Call for Financial Certainty for Rural Counties | 2019-10-02 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | October 02, 2019 Senators Call for Financial Certainty for Rural Counties Bipartisan group of 31 Senators request two-year reauthorization for PILT and SRS programs Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and 27 of their Senate colleagues today requested that any end-of-year legislation include at least a two-year reauthorization of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) programs. In a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the senators wrote, Congress has an obligation to ensure counties with large swaths of federally-owned, tax-exempt forests and rangelands can adequately provide essential services for their residents. As history has proved, without the certainty of these two critical programs, schools, libraries, and jails will close. The services counties continue to provide will see a reduction in staffing and resources. Roads will go unpaved and become unsafe. Mental health and physical health services will be scaled back and in some cases even ended. Fewer and fewer law enforcement officers will be forced to patrol larger and larger areas. As we work to establish a permanent county payments solution, diversify rural economies, improve forest management and forest health, strengthen historic forest revenue sharing with local governments, and ensure that our public lands provide a range of values such as clean water, jobs, grazing opportunities, and wood fiber for local economies, a short-term reauthorization of at least two years is critical to provide fiscal certainty for counties containing federally-owned lands. In addition to Crapo, Risch, Wyden and Merkley, the letter is signed by: U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Tom Udall, D-N.M., St… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/10/senators-call-for-financial-certainty-for-rural-counties | Senators Call for Financial Certainty for Rural Counties | 2019-10-02 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.),Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and 27 of their Senate colleagues today requested that any end-of-year legislation include at least a two-year reauthorization of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) programs. In a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the senators wrote,"Congress has an obligation to ensure counties with large swaths of federally-owned, tax-exempt forests and rangelands can adequately provide essential services for their residents. As history has proved, without the certainty of these two critical programs, schools, libraries, and jails will close. The services counties continue to provide will see a reduction in staffing and resources. Roads will go unpaved and become unsafe. Mental health and physical health services will be scaled back and in some cases even ended. Fewer and fewer law enforcement officers will be forced to patrol larger and larger areas. "As we work to establish a permanent county payments solution, diversify rural economies, improve forest management and forest health, strengthen historic forest revenue sharing with local governments, and ensure that our public lands provide a range of values such as clean water, jobs, grazing opportunities, and wood fiber for local economies, a short-term reauthorization of at least two years is critical to provide fiscal certainty for counties containing federally-owned lands. In addition to Risch, Wyden, Crapo, and Merkley, the letter is signed by: U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/risch aquifer recharge bill advances to full senate | Risch Aquifer Recharge Bill Advances to Full Senate | 2019-09-25 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://simpson.house.gov/blog/?postid=398787 | Simpson Cosponsors Bills to make PILT Permanent and to Extend SRS | 2019-09-24 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Simpson Cosponsors Bills to make PILT Permanent and to Extend Washington, D.C. - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored two bills that would provide payments to counties with significant percentages of federal land. The Permanently Authorizing PILT Act would eliminate the uncertainty of annual PILT payments by permanently funding the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program which provides more than $30 million a year to Idaho counties. Congressman Simpson also cosponsored H.R. 3048 which would extend the Secure Rural Schools program which provides payments to counties with national forests who have seen revenue from timber sales decline beginning in the early 1990's. Both programs fund essential local services such as education and roads. PILT and SRS are critical to Idaho counties, said Congressman Simpson. This is essentially the federal government's property tax for counties where there is large amounts of federal land. If you don't have the ability to collect local property taxes, these programs are necessary to provide funding for schools, roads, and other local services especially in small rural counties. That is why I am proud to continue my support for PILT and SRS through cosponsoring H.R. 3043 and 3048. Congressman Simpson also cosponsored H.R. 3716, which would fix the PILT formula to benefit smaller population counties without impacting larger counties defined as 5,000 or more in population. This would potentially benefit six Idaho counties who currently receive PILT payments. All the bills have bipartisan support. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398787 | Simpson Cosponsors Bills to make PILT Permanent and to Extend SRS | 2019-09-24 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Mike Simpson | S001148 | simpson.house.gov | legacy | Simpson Cosponsors Bills to make PILT Permanent and to Extend SRS Washington, September 24, 2019 Simpson Cosponsors Bills to make PILT Permanent and to Extend SRS Washington, D.C. - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored two bills that would provide payments to counties with significant percentages of federal land. The Permanently Authorizing PILT Act would eliminate the uncertainty of annual PILT payments by permanently funding the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program which provides more than $30 million a year to Idaho counties. Congressman Simpson also cosponsored H.R. 3048 which would extend the Secure Rural Schools program which provides payments to counties with national forests who have seen revenue from timber sales decline beginning in the early 1990's. Both programs fund essential local services such as education and roads. PILT and SRS are critical to Idaho counties, said Congressman Simpson. This is essentially the federal government's property tax for counties where there is large amounts of federal land. If you don't have the ability to collect local property taxes, these programs are necessary to provide funding for schools, roads, and other local services especially in small rural counties. That is why I am proud to continue my support for PILT and SRS through cosponsoring H.R. 3043 and 3048. Congressman Simpson also cosponsored H.R. 3716, which would fix the PILT formula to benefit smaller population counties without impacting larger counties defined as 5,000 or more in population. This would potentially benefit six Idaho counties who currently receive PILT payments. All the bills have bipartisan support. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/risch-leads-senators-in-calling-on-secretary-perdue-to-prioritize-forest-projects-in-rural-counties | Risch Leads Senators in Calling on Secretary Perdue to Prioritize Forest Projects in Rural Counties | 2019-09-24 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen Jim Risch (R-Idaho) led thirteen of his Senate colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the secretary to expedite nominations to Resource Advisory Committees (RACs). A vital part of the Secure Rural Schools law, RACs provide recommendations to federal land managers about where and how to spend SRS Title II funds. The majority of RACs are plagued by vacancies and do not have the membership needed to disburse funds already appropriated by Congress. Sixty percent of RACs nationwide currently lack a quorum and, consequently, the ability to distribute funds for projects, the senators wrote. This equates to approximately $55 million for Title II projects that is allocated for, but not being invested in, rural communities. The letter goes on to encourage the secretary to use all authorities at his disposal to expedite nominations. Compounding the problem, eligible RACs have only until September 30, 2020 to initiate projects, and funds must be obligated no later than September 30, 2021. Title II funds may be spent on federal land for projects such as trail maintenance or repair, noxious weed abatement, watershed restoration, soil productivity improvement, or a variety of other purposes. Other signers of the letter included Senators Crapo, Wyden, Gardner, Merkley, McSally, Bennet, Graham, Tim Scott, Daines, Murkowski, Romney, Hawley and Lee. Background: SRS payments provide a critical income stream to rural communities throughout Idaho and the West. Earlier this year, Sens. Risch, Crapo, Wyden, and Merkley introduced the Forest Management for Rural Stability Act to create a permanent endowment to provide rural counties with a stable, reliable income stream to fund county services. To read the full letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/09/23/id-6fd6dd7e-522f-4827-8f97-304a3877e181/ | Rep. Fulcher Introduces Bill to Honor Forensic Science | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON– In honor of National Forensic Science Week, Congressman Russ Fulcher introduced a resolution to recognize the hard work of forensic science laboratories in support of justice and public safety. Forensic science is a critical component of police investigatory work, analyzing DNA, ballistics, drugs and toxicology, fingerprint analysis, trace evidence, and digital signatures on software applications. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies rely heavily on the work of forensic science. In the fight against the illegal opioid drug trade and illegal drugs, forensic labs can help validate the accuracy of the identity and quantity of controlled substances. Forensic science supports law enforcement in dealing with drug crimes that include detecting drugs at crime scenes, in cargo, and at transit hubs throughout the shipment process. Idaho is a leader in the field of forensic science, as demonstrated by: Idaho was the first state in the country to fully implement a sexual assault kit tracking system. Led by Idaho State Police forensic services, Idaho tracks and tests all sexual assault kits. Idaho has revolutionized the performance of toxicology testing in the state. Most DUI/DUID cases are tested within 45 days, and a number of drugs are now being quantitated to help in criminal prosecutions. All drug cases in Idaho have a 10-day turnaround time, helping investigators and courts receive their evidence in a very timely manner. This year, Idaho is developing one of the most robust data sharing systems in the country for the identification of emerging drug trends. Idaho will be one of the first in the country to develop a test method for quantitating marijuana so that the state can comply with the federal farm bill related to interstate commerce of industrial hemp. Rep. Fulcher commented, “This week of recognition of forensic science is extremely important– not only to recognizing our law enforcement and forensic scientists who r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:37:07Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/09/23/id-b128f7c8-8ee4-4260-9b27-e6283990c519/ | Fulcher Supports Bill to Combat Anti-Semitism | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON– Congressman Fulcher co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to counter the rise of anti-Semitism. H.R. 943, the Never Again Education Act will provide schools with content outlining the historical realities of the Holocaust, and will counter recent trends on anti-Zionism, which often masquerades as an excuse to engage in anti-Semitism. This bipartisan bill is co-sponsored by 280 House Members, including Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson. “I have never understood how people could engage in anti-Semitism,” said Congressman Fulcher. “I will defend the Jewish people from those who push bigotry and hate against them. The Holocaust happened, the Nazi Regime was responsible, and false propaganda or fake ‘anti-Zion’ campaigns do not change the fact that there are hostile governments in the world who attack people because of their religion. We have an obligation to use the realities of history to teach our children that discrimination of any kind has no place in America. People should respect one another.” H.R. 943 authorizes the federal Department of Education (DOE) to provide grants for teaching about the Holocaust. The emphasis will be on the treatment of people of Jewish origin by the Nazi government before and during World War II. This will include education content to address efforts to deny, distort, or otherwise seek to revise the history of the scale, gravity, and humanitarian consequences of the Holocaust. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:37:07Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6FD6DD7E-522F-4827-8F97-304A3877E181 | Rep. Fulcher Introduces Bill to Honor Forensic Science | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B128F7C8-8EE4-4260-9B27-E6283990C519 | Fulcher Supports Bill to Combat Anti-Semitism | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | legacy | Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right Home Media Press Releases Print | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/senate-recognizes-september-as-prostate-cancer-awareness-month | Senate Recognizes September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | September 23, 2019 Senate Recognizes September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate unanimously supported a Senate Resolution designating September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey) introduced the resolution, which aims to educate people in the United States about prostate cancer and early detection strategies crucial to saving the lives of men and preserving and protecting families. I know firsthand the need for early screenings and warnings when it comes to cancer, said Crapo. Checkups and testing for prostate cancer can save lives given that it is treatable if found early. Congress must use every avenue available, including through resolutions like these, to raise awareness of the risks and early detection screenings necessary to combat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is highly preventable and the U.S. has the highest rates of prostate cancer survival in the world,said Menendez. But early detection is key to survival. Congress has a responsibility to promote awareness and encourage men of all ages to speak to their providers about prostate health. The resolution notes that nearly 3 million men in the U.S. live with prostate cancer, and that one in 41 will die from the cancer. Furthermore, it encourages improvements to health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer. Senator Crapo, a two-time prostate cancer survivor, has co-sponsored similar resolutions in the past. Recently, he co-sponsored legislation with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) to reauthorize and increase funding for the Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act, which would help better the chance of survival of breast cancer. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/six-interns-join-crapos-offices-for-fall-term | Six Interns Join Crapo’s Offices for Fall Term | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | September 23, 2019 Six Interns Join Crapo's Offices for Fall Term Washington, D.C. -- The Washington, D.C., and state offices of U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) will have four interns serve in various capacities for the fall of 2019. Internships with the U.S. Senate provide each person with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in the legislative branch, said Crapo. Our interns this fall will be tasked with assignments that help them witness firsthand how the views and needs of Idahoans are considered before Congress in the front office, the legislative office and in the press office. I look forward to having them on my team for this fall. Four students are interning in the Washington, D.C., office: Samuel Hunt, a native of Rexburg, studies Business Strategy at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. With educational interests in the judiciary, as well as fiscal and monetary policy, Sam also enjoys camping, skiing and watching college football. Bridget Swanson is also a native of Rexburg attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. An American Studies major, Bridget sees herself teaching American History or Government at the college level someday, and enjoys swimming, reading and exploring big cities. She previously interned in the U.S. House of Representatives for Representative John Curtis (R-Utah-03). Samantha Foster, a native of Houston, Texas, attends Brigham Young University in Rexburg, Idaho, and is pursuing a degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration. Her policy interests include immigration, the constitution and judiciary, education and taxes. She enjoys the fine arts and swimming. Christina Green, a native of Long Island, New York, has family roots in Idaho, and currently studies criminal justice at George Washington University. She has interests in constitutional law and education, and hopes to pursue a law degree in the future. In her free time, Christina likes to hike. Two students are interning in the Boise, ID, office: Akisha Be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/senator-risch-joins-president-trump-and-singapore-prime-minister-lee-for-mou-signing-benefiting-mountain-home-afb | Senator Risch Joins President Trump and Singapore Prime Minister Lee for MOU Signing Benefiting Mountain Home AFB | 2019-09-23 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | New York, N.Y. U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore for a signing ceremony to extend a 1990 defense cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) that underpins strong and enduring U.S.-Singapore defense and security cooperation. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.Today the U.S. and Singapore took an important step to ensure that the partnership between our two countries continues to grow and flourish. U.S.-Singapore ties are critical to the security and prosperity of the United States and the Indo-Pacific Region, and also to my home state of Idaho. said Risch. Idaho is proud to host a Singaporean F-15 training squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base. Our relationship with Singapore is just one example of the many ways that Idaho contributes to strong international partnerships and security a role our state takes seriously. I commend President Trump for making this partnership a priority. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/crapo-klobuchar-introduce-legislation-to-reauthorize-breast-cancer-awareness-funding | Crapo, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize Breast Cancer Awareness Funding | 2019-09-20 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | September 20, 2019 Crapo, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize Breast Cancer Awareness Funding Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) have introduced legislation to reauthorize and increase funding for the Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act. The earlier cancer cases are identified, the better the chance of surviving this often deadly disease. The key to early detection and treatment lies in education, advocacy and research. The EARLY Act, which first became law in 2010, empowers young and high-risk women to understand their bodies and advocate for their health. This bill would reauthorize the programs established under the EARLY Act for another five years at the original enacted level of $9 million per year to increase the reach of the education campaign. I know firsthand the need for early screenings and warnings about the health threat of cancer, said Crapo. The Centers for Disease Control should be able to provide educational materials about the importance of early detection that could save many Americans from breast cancer. I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation. We've come so far in the fight against breast cancer, but there is more we can do to ensure that all womenand especially young and high-risk womenhave the information and support they need to protect themselves from this deadly disease, said Klobuchar. Our bipartisan bill will help to elevate breast cancer awareness and support critical research so that one day, we can finally eradicate breast cancer. The EARLY Act is endorsed by Breast Friends, Bright Pink, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Moffitt Cancer Center, National Hispanic Medical Association, Oncology Nursing Society, and Susan G. Komen. ### Print Email Tweet Previous … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/lawmakers-applaud-ferc-action-to-modernize-purpa-protect-electricity-customers | Lawmakers Applaud FERC Action to Modernize PURPA, Protect Electricity Customers | 2019-09-19 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and James Risch (R-ID) and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced plans to update regulations implemented under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). Earlier this year, Barrasso and Risch introduced the UPDATE PURPA Act (S. 1760) in the Senate and Walberg introduced the PURPA Modernization Act (H.R. 1502) in the House. Many of the Commission's reforms unveiled today mirror the provisions included in the lawmakers' legislation. I'm pleased the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took action today to modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), said Sen. Barrasso. The electricity markets have changed drastically in the four decades since PURPA became law. Today's proposed reforms align with legislation we've introduced to eliminate outdated regulations. They will go a long way in lowering Americans' electricity bills while encouraging the development of all sources of American energy. America's energy production has changed in ways that were unimaginable when this law was written 40 years ago, and we are glad the FERC and Chairman Chatterjee agree that it's time for an update, said Sen. Risch. The changes they are proposing will protect Idaho ratepayers, give the states more flexibility, and still encourage development of renewable sources of energy. This is a great step forward. Four decades after PURPA's inception, the energy landscape looks totally different and the market is more diverse than ever before, said Rep. Walberg. The time has come for reform. For several years, we have been calling for changes to PURPA's outdated regulatory structure in order to increase competition and help bring down electricity costs for consumers. We are pleased to see Chairman Chatterjee and FERC take these commonsense steps that will prevent abuse of the one-mile rule and give greater flexibility to the states. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/risch-discusses-the-path-forward-on-iran-with-fox-news-bill-hemmer | Risch Discusses the Path Forward on Iran with Fox News' Bill Hemmer | 2019-09-19 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with Bill Hemmer on Fox News about the path forward on Iran following its attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil supply. When asked by Hemmer about the process the U.S. will go through to form its response to these newly escalated tensions, Risch said: When you're talking about kinetic action, it needs to be well thought out. This event occurred, it's now over, it needs to be analyzed, and I think all of these arguments have got to be taken into account. That part of the world, particularly the Iranians, understand a kinetic response, and certainly that's on the table as the President said and we're going to take into consideration our allies feelings on it and all of the consequences that come with this. When these things start, they're not so easy to unwind as we learned 18 years ago from Afghanistan, so we have to be really careful about getting into this. But the Iranians are notorious for making bad judgements and miscalculating and the real danger here is a miscalculation on the part of the Iranians which give us no choice but to go in fully loaded. To watch on YouTube, clickhere. To download video file, clickhere. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/e-mail-builds-website-view-report-risch-talks-with-martha-maccallum-on-fox-news-about-addressing-iran-s-aggressions | Risch Talks with Martha MacCallum on Fox News About Addressing Iran's Aggressions | 2019-09-18 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with Fox News' Martha MacCallum about the newest developments regarding Iran's attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil supply. When asked by MacCallum whether a strong response was the only viable option to address Iran's aggressions, Risch said: Our Commander-in-Chief has said he does not want war with Iran and the Saudi Arabians have said the same thing. The unfortunate part of all of this is that Iran continues to push the envelope. I don't think we're there yet, but it's very, very close, and the difficulty is the Iranians are just notorious for making bad judgments and bad calculations, and they're doing that now. They need to listen carefully to what the President said. He doesn't want war with Iran. Having said that, sometimes you get pulled into something and have to do something that you don't necessarily want to do. The Iranians are very, very close to that. To watch on YouTube, clickhere. To download the video file, clickhere. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/9/risch-talks-with-fox-news-neil-cavuto-about-iran-s-motives-behind-attack-on-saudi-arabia | Risch Talks with Fox News' Neil Cavuto About Iran's Motives Behind Attack on Saudi Arabia | 2019-09-18 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Jim Risch | R000584 | www.risch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Sen Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with Fox News' Neil Cavuto about developments with Iran over its attack on Saudi Arabia's oil supply. When asked by Cavuto why Iran carried out this attack, Risch said: Things are very bad in Iran, it doesn't get a lot of play in the media as it should. The rial [Iran's currency] lost a very substantial part of its value in 2018 and it's continued through 2019. They are in tough shape at home, and they have got to change the narrative somehow. Something like this will change the narrative, and one could argue that's what's going on here. Things are very bad inside Iran right now. To watch on YouTube, clickhere. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.crapo.senate.gov//media/newsreleases/bipartisan-group-of-western-senators-introduce-legislation-to-provide-financial-certainty-for-rural-counties | Bipartisan Group of Western Senators Introduce Legislation to Provide Financial Certainty for Rural Counties | 2019-09-17 | 2019 | 2019-09 | Republican | House | ID | Michael Crapo | C000880 | www.crapo.senate.gov | legacy | September 17, 2019 Bipartisan Group of Western Senators Introduce Legislation to Provide Financial Certainty for Rural Counties Washington, D.C. -- A bipartisan group of Western senators have introduced legislation to provide long-term financial security for rural counties. The legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) would reauthorize the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for ten years. The program provides critical resources to nearly 1,900 counties across 49 states. Counties have used these payments for more than 40 years to fund law enforcement, firefighting, emergency response and other essential county services. Idaho's rural counties depend on PILT funding for vital functions like law enforcement, emergency response, public health and critical transportation infrastructure, said Crapo. The federal government does not pay local property taxes, which makes rural counties containing large swaths of federally-owned land face tough financial decisions. Our legislation would provide much-needed stability to these counties so they can budget appropriately according to expected revenueand provide these essential services to local citizens and taxpayers. I look forward to continue working in a bipartisan manner to end the financial uncertainty thousands of rural counties face nationwide. The PILT program impacts every single county in Idaho. Without PILT funding, many rural communities throughout our state and much of the West would face economic devastation, said Risch. Our rural communities need a lasting solution, and we owe it to them to fulfill our obligation and reauthorize PILT. The PILT program is a critical lifeline for rural counties struggling to pay for essential services like law enforcement, jails, mental health and libraries, said Wyden. Congress and the federal government have a moral responsibility to provide stable and reliable fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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