WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tim Kaine (D-Virgina) in introducing a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution comes prior to Taiwan's upcoming presidential and legislative elections set to occur on Saturday, January  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Representative John James to lead a bicameral letter signed by 89 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, to Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and ligh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--Since Veterans Day 2019, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has honored 50 Idaho veterans and servicemembers in a social media campaign he called, "Military Monday." 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. The 2023 campaign expanded to include Idaho heroes Missing in Action (MIA).  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and 14 bipartisan Senate colleagues to call on U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry leaders to address long-term drought in the upcoming Farm Bill. "Agriculture is the economic backbone for rural communities in our states. However, severe, long-term drought is devast  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to Idaho Governor Brad Little's State of the State and Budget Address to kick off the 2024 Idaho legislative session.  "Idaho's balanced budget is a model of success for states nationwide," said Rep. Simpson. "Under Governor Little's leadership, Idaho has launched new statewide initiatives prioritizing low taxes and less government re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Collet's Pub in Firth as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for January 2024. Collet's Pub will be recognized for its contribution to the Eastern Idaho community in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. "Since Prohibition, Collet's Pub has b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Introduce Audit the Fed Bill WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, "Audit the Fed" bill, to prevent the Federal Reserve (the Fed) from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress. "Idahoans need to know what the Federal Reserve is doing to our nation's economy. It is well past time Congress hold the Fed accountabl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column on Jan. 8, 2024: * * * Idaho's Air National Guard Squadron Must Be Preserved Preserving Air National Guard (ANG) fighter units--importantly, the Idaho National Guard's 190th Fighter Squadron--is a priority as the United States continues to face external threats from adversaries like Russia, China and Iran. These highly-trained, experienced and prepared forces are a key piece of our country's defense. I am working clos  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 13 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the joint U.S.-UK strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen: "The Biden Administration was right to finally take action against the Houthis in Yemen, but credible deterrence has not been rest  more