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Mike Crapo
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Mike Dean Crapo is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Idaho, a position he has held since 1999. A member of the Republican Party, Crapo has focused on various issues including tax policy, healthcare, and trade. He has been an advocate for making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent and has expressed support for targeted tariffs to protect American interests.
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August 8, 2026
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by number of sources- In mid-June, I asked Idahoans to share with me how high energy prices are affecting their lives, and they responded by the hundreds. The stories, numbering well over 1,200, are heartbreaking and touching. While energy prices have dropped in recent weeks, the concerns expressed remain very relevant. To respect the efforts of those who took the opportunity to share their thoughts, I am submitting every e-mail sent to me through an address set up specifically for this purpose to the Congressional Record. This is not an issue that will be easily resolved, but it is one that deserves immediate and serious attention, and Idahoans deserve to be heard. Their stories not only detail their struggles to meet everyday expenses but also have suggestions and recommendations as to what Congress can do now to tackle this problem and find solutions that last beyond today.8 sources2009govinfo.gov
- earlier this week, I asked Idahoans to share with me how high energy prices are affecting their lives, and they responded by the hundreds. The stories, now numbering over 1,000, are heartbreaking and touching. To respect their efforts, I am submitting every e-mail sent to me through [email protected] to the Congressional Record. This is not an issue that will be easily resolved, but it is one that deserves immediate and serious attention, and Idahoans deserve to be heard. Their stories not only detail their struggles to meet everyday expenses, but also have suggestions and recommendations as to what Congress can do now to tackle this problem and find solutions that last beyond today. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record today's letters. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Senator Crapo: We are not going to be able to take any time to enjoy our great state of Idaho this summer as with years past. The gas to go and return from our favorite spots like Stanley basin, Warm Lake, McCall's Ponderosa State Park is just too much to make it enjoyable. The cost of food clearly is reflective of the fuel pricing. This just makes it far too expensive to go anywhere this summer. I am absolutely disgusted in the way our government is allowing this to happen to the American people.…4 sources2008govinfo.gov
- The recovery of the grizzly bear in the West is a conservation success story made possible by decades of work from state, tribal, federal and local conservation partners.2 sources2026risch.senate.gov
- with my colleagues Senator Jim Risch and Representative Simpson, I recognize the careers and service of Mark Brown, Maria Mitchell-Williams, Michael Goriup, Jennifer Cate, Doug Pruitt, and Mark Jones, instrumental leaders for the Idaho Cleanup Project, ICP. With more than 140 combined years of experience, these individuals have been integral contributors to the U.S. Department of Energy, DOE, and the ICP. With more than 40 years of experience in nuclear operations and environmental restoration, Mark C. Brown has made a lasting impact on the Nation's environmental cleanup mission. Since joining DOE in 1995, he has held several senior leadership positions, most recently serving as manager of the ICP, where he led critical efforts to safely treat, store, and dispose of radioactive and hazardous waste, remove legacy buried waste and oversee the removal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste from Idaho. His career reflects a deep commitment to safety, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship, demonstrated through his roles at both the Idaho Site and Office of River Protection.2 sources2025govinfo.gov
This $31 million award is a significant investment in Idaho’s future and further establishes our state as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy.
This regional tech hub will build on Idaho’s unmatched expertise and innovation in small modular reactors.
This investment reinforces our nation’s technological leadership while reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for critical energy capabilities.
“Secretary Burgum’s announcement moves us one step closer to allowing Idaho wildlife professionals to manage a recovered grizzly population in a way that protects both the species and Idaho communities.”
For years, I have advocated for returning grizzly bear management to the states as recovery objectives and benchmarks have been achieved.
The recovery of the grizzly bear in the West is a conservation success story made possible by decades of work from state, tribal, federal and local conservation partners.
Idaho’s counties are responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, and dependable PILT funding helps them meet community service demands.
The input we received from Idahoans shapes ongoing solutions to address housing challenges facing the state and country.
I thank residents, community leaders, local officials and industry professionals who took the time to share their perspectives and expertise.
“We have a moral responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Crapo.
This feedback will continue to help guide legislation that takes meaningful steps toward increasing housing supply and strengthening affordable housing opportunities for Idaho families.
Public lands face a growing maintenance backlog, affecting roads, bridges, campgrounds, boat ramps, water systems, visitor facilities and trails.
We have a moral responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Codifying the Department of Labor’s recent updates to the AEWR would help clarify and stabilize wages in the H-2A agricultural labor program.
Tona has been a steadfast proponent of the program, and I know she is working around the clock to help qualifying Idahoans apply.
Renewing the Legacy Restoration Fund will help ensure vital repair work continues in Idaho and across the nation.
The federal government has a responsibility to counties home to federal lands in Idaho and across the country to help support essential public services like roads, emergency response and schools given these communities’ inability to…
Idahoans were unfairly left out of the RECA program for far too long. I was proud we finally secured coverage for victims in the program’s reauthorization signed into law last year.
Codifying the Department of Labor’s recent updates to the AEWR would help clarify and stabilize wages in the H-2A agricultural labor program.
We have a moral responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Renewing the Legacy Restoration Fund will help ensure vital repair work continues in Idaho and across the nation.
The federal government has a responsibility to counties home to federal lands in Idaho and across the country to help support essential public services like roads, emergency response and schools given these communities’ inability to…
As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Crapo is in a position to advance the ASAP Act.





