WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Prohibitions on Use of Foreign Assistance Funding for Abortions WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) today i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at HHS Secretary Nomination Hearing Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As prepared for delivery: "Thank you to my colleagues and to Mr. Kennedy for being here today. Congratulat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on Burgum Confirmation Washington, D.C. \--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed, by a vote of 79-18, Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior: "Idaho is home to some of our nation's most unique landscapes and vast natural resources, as well as home to five Native American Tribes. Consultation with local and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Supports Bessent for Treasury Secretary Washington, D.C.-- The United States Senate today confirmed Scott Bessent to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury by a bipartisan vote of 68-29. In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted Mr. Bessent's qualifications and urged colleagues to support his nomination. "Mr. Bessen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Urges Senate Colleagues to Support Scott Bessent to be Treasury Secretary Washington, D.C. \--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his Senate colleagues to support Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. As delivered: "Thank you, Mr. President. "In about an hour or so, we are going to vote on clo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Welcomes Spring 2025 Interns Washington, D.C. \--Six interns joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C., Boise and Pocatello offices for the winter and spring 2025 terms. "The young individuals joining my office for the spring term will get to experience firsthand historic moments with President Trump's return to office," said Crapo. "They will actively engage with Idaho's consti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden Issue Discussion Draft to Improve IRS Administration Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation making an array of common-sense fixes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedure and administration. "As the tax filing season gets underway, this draft legislation s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo: Duffy Will Prioritize Safety on the Ground and in the Air Washington, D.C. \--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed, by a vote of 77-22, Sean Duffy to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): "The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for connecting and moving people and goods across the United States. This free  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo: Kennedy Deserves to be Confirmed as HHS Secretary Washington, D.C.-- At the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's hearing today to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised Mr. Kennedy's commitment to ending the chronic disease epidemic and working with Congress to create a more   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH CO-SIGNS RISCH 'NO REGISTRY RIGHTS ACT' TO STOP FEDERAL OVERREACH Miss. Senator Also Sponsors Legislation to Block Federal Contracts to Firms that Discriminate Against Firearm-Related Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the No Retaining Every Gun In a System that Restricts Your (REGI  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS LEGISLATION TO DEFEND AMERICANS' RIGHT TO PRIVACY Bill Would Eliminate Fines for Refusing to Respond to Intrusive Census Bureau Survey WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday signed as an original cosponsor of legislation to eliminate federal punishments that could be imposed on Mississippians who refuse to respond to an annual government   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Local Post Offices Washington, D.C. \--At a time when the United States Postal Service (USPS) is under strain due to a lack of carriers and supply shortages, Idaho communities have reported struggles in conveying needs to the USPS and have experienced sudden and surprising post office closures. U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Ris  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Introduces Legislation to Delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act alongside Senator John Barrasso, Montana Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, and Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. This bill would remove grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Eco  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: At a time when the United States Postal Service (USPS) is under strain due to a lack of carriers and supply shortages, Idaho communities have reported struggles in conveying needs to the USPS and have experienced sudden and surprising post office closures. U.S. Congressmen Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson and U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (all R-Idaho) introduced legislation in both the U.S. House of Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Announces Class of 2029 Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON -- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 26 Idaho students to United States Military Academies. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five service academies. After the candidates receive their nominations, the Academies will evaluate the students' appl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Codify President Trump's Executive Border Action into Law WASHINGTON-- Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 273, the REMAIN in Mexico Act, a bill that codifies one of President Trump's successful immigration policies. This legislation is led by Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) and has bipartisan support from over 100 members of Congress. "Under President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Joins Pro-Life Letter to Encourage Trump to Reinstate Life-Affirming Policies WASHINGTON-- Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter encouraging President Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of his new administration. This bicameral letter, led by U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and U.S. Senators Cind  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Introduces Legislation to Protect Idahoans' Right to Privacy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation today to defend Americans' fundamental right to privacy. The Freedom from Government Surveys Act would make the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary and remove unwarranted fines inflicted on non-respondents. "It is unacceptable for the federal government to punis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Barrasso Bill Supports Ranchers and Livestock Grazing Across the West WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health (RANCH) Act. This legislation promotes resilient and healthy rangelands and effective grazing management across the West. "As a rancher, I have seen firsthand the immense benefits gr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Britt Introduce Bill to Finish Southern Border Wall, Eliminate Taxpayer-funded Entitlement Benefits for Illegal Immigrants WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the WALL Act to finish construction of the southern border wall and protect American families. "Now is the time to finish the southern border wall. The WALL Act helps President Trump complete  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo, Blackburn Introduce Bills to Protect Women in Sports WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced several pieces of legislation to stand up for women and girls in sports. This effort includes a bill to assess and prevent violence against women in athletics, a resolution calling on the National Collegiate Athletic Associat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: * * * Bessent has the prolific experience and qualifications to be a successful Treasury Secretary * * * The United States Senate today confirmed Scott Bessent to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury by a bipartisan vote of 68-29. In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highligh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his Senate colleagues to support Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. As delivered: "Thank you, Mr. President. "In about an hour or so, we are going to vote on cloture on the nomination for Scott Bessett to be the Treasury Secretary  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: At the U.S. Senate Finance Committee's hearing today to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised Mr. Kennedy's commitment to ending the chronic disease epidemic and working with Congress to create a more effective, affordable and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) will hold a nomination hearing on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10:00AM to consider Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative (USTR). Title: Hearing to consider the nomination of Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative. Witness: Jamieson Greer Hearing Details: Thursday, Februa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a Jan. 21, 2025, confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent to be secretary of the Treasury: * * * "We meet today to vote on the nomination of Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the Treasury. "Mr. Bessent has decades of academic, professional and leadership experience relevant to the position, as well as the gravitas, demeanor and character to be an effective Secretary. "Mr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As prepared for delivery: "Thank you to my colleagues and to Mr. Kennedy for being here today. Congratulations on your nominatio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Legislation would implement fixes to improve the taxpayer experience * * * U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation making an array of common-sense fixes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedure and administration. "As the tax filing season gets  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after members approved the nomination of Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to become ambassador to the United Nations by voice vote during a committee business meeting. "Our nation faces threats from across the globe.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the announcement that the Trump Administration will implement tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China effective February 1, 2025. "President Trump has always been very clear that if he sees Americans being  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following remarks at the Senate Republicans' weekly leadership press conference: On the ICC: "When the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister for simpl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "The Malign Influence of The People's Republic of China at Home and Abroad: Recommendations for Policy Makers". Witnesses included Peter Mattis, president of The Jamestown Foundation,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Questions Witnesses at Hearing on the Malign Influence of China * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today posed the following line of questioning to witnesses at a full committee hearing titled "The Malign Influence of The People's Republic of China at Home and Abro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) today introduced the American Values Act, legislation to p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced SFRC subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. "The members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee represent a diverse cross section of interests and backgrounds, but one thing we have  more