WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NORMANDY, France - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen requesting a detailed report on the Treasury Department's enforcement of forced labor sanctions against those responsible for the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity faced by the Uyghur people in  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following statement on June 4, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher released the following statement regarding his vote in support of H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. "As a proud co-sponsor, I voted today in favor of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to implement President Trump's sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and reaffirm Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas's b  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, H.R. 8580: "Supporting the men and women who served in our nation's armed forces is of the utmost importance," said Congressman Fulcher. "Today, I voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 Military, Construction  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Americans or our allies. Co-sponsoring the legislation are Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Lindsey Gra  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled "Revitalizing and Renewing GSP, AGOA and Other Trade Preference Programs." As prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Preference programs are good, when administered effectively. "The programs can drive economic development for developing countries, including by creating new opportunities for women and reducing pov  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of James Ives to be Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Rose Jenkins, Adam Landy and Kashi Way to be Judges on the U.S. Tax Court. As prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome to our four nominees: Mr. Ives, Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Landy and   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Boise, Idaho--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, U.S. Representative Mike Simpson, Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke (all R-Idaho) reacted today to the news that the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final environmental impact statement today approving the Lava Ridge Wind Project in south-central Idaho after strong public opposition. "The Federal Government should st  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch along with U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) today sent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a letter demanding immediate action to enable the Albeni Falls Dam in North Idaho to resume normal operations. "Albeni Falls Dam provides flood control, energy production, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. . . It is of great interest to us and our con  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher and U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo sent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a letter today demanding immediate action to enable the Albeni Falls Dam in North Idaho to resume normal operations. "Albeni Falls Dam provides flood control, energy production, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. . . It is of great interest to us and our c  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the hiring of four new staff members and recent promotions in his D.C. and District offices. Penny Stehlik has joined the Simpson office as Senior Legislative Assistant. She previously worked as a Military Legislative Assistant for Congressman John Carter, Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee. Penny graduated from H  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson-Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee-voted in favor of this legislation. This bill fully funds veterans' health care programs and benefits, supports military families, and strengthens   more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he secured a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Report directing the Secretary of the United States Veterans Administration (VA) to consult with affected stakeholders and veterans impacted by the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program (SHCGP) projects approved prior to the Build Amer  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Commits to "Continue Fighting Unnecessary, Ill Begotten Project" Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today released the following statement on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to proceed with the strongly opposed Lava Ridge Wind Project. "Idahoans could not be more clear that they do not support Lava Ridge. Yet, for some reason, the BLM continues to push forward this project that no one in Idaho wants,"  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of seven small businesses from across the state as the Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for June 2024 in coordination with Support Local Gems (SLG). SLG will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024. Each of the small businesses will be recognized for their contributions to th  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo with U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher today sent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a letter demanding immediate action to enable the Albeni Falls Dam in North Idaho to resume normal operations. "Albeni Falls Dam provides flood control, energy production, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. . . It is of great interest to us and our constituents how dam o  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Idahoans are encouraged to support Idaho small businesses on Friday, June 7, 2024 ? BOISE, Idaho - Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce announced the fifth annual Support Local Gems initiative, which will serve as an all-day event to support Idaho small businesses. On Friday, June 7, 2024, Idahoans are invited to Support Local Gems by giving their business to their favo  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing entitled "Revitalizing and Renewing GSP, AGOA and Other Trade Preference Programs." As prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Preference programs are good, when administered effectively. "The programs can drive economic development for developing countries, including by c  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column on June 3, 2024: * * * IRS Must Act Quickly To Help Resolve Identity Theft Cases Impacting Idahoans The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been flush with funds since the Biden Administration enacted an incredible $80 billion in addition to the agency's $12.3 billion annual budget. Despite these funds being described as a cure-all for the IRS's shortcomings, some customer service has actually worsened. One in particul  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded Senate passage of his resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich. "Evan Gershkovich has been in jail for over a year for simply doing his job - reporting on Russia's brutal war against Ukraine," said Risch. "Ye  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a hearing dated May 21, 2024, entitled "Child Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Advantaged Accounts Benefitting American Children": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Today's hearing provides an important opportunity to examine the ways working families can save their hard-earned income for their children's future. "Only two years ago, this Committee and others worke  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a hearing dated May 23, 2024, entitled "Front Lines of the Fentanyl Crisis: Supporting Communities and Combating Addiction through Prevention and Treatment": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "The fentanyl crisis has devastated communities across the country. Far too many families have experienced the pain of losing a loved one from this deadly substance, and the t  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a hearing dated May 22, 2024, entitled "The Family First Prevention Services Act: Successes, Roadblocks, and Opportunities for Improvement": * * * "The child welfare system is a critical component of the social safety net, aimed at ensuring children are able to thrive in safe, stable environments. "After years of bipartisan, collaborative work between this Commit  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of James Ives to be Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Rose Jenkins, Adam Landy and Kashi Way to be Judges on the U.S. Tax Court. As prepared for delivery: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome to our  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 4, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre: "Today, we remember the brave Chinese citizens killed or injured during the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989. We honor their families and those who conti  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and colleagues yesterday introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Americans or our  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today issued this statement after the House of Representatives approved sanctions against the  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) issued this statement after the House of Representatives' approved sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the court's decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israeli offi  more