Press Releases

The financial information that Americans are required to provide to the IRS should never be scrutinized based on political ideology. This action is contrary to our First Amendment right of free speech. A rigorous investigation of this activity by the IRS must be conducted with the full cooperation of IRS and administration officials.

It is unfortunate that the FDA is working to find a solution to a problem that they themselves have created. This proposed rule will create needless additional burden and costs at a time when we should do more to assist the agricultural industry in keeping our food supply safe and affordable for all Americans.

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voted in favor of Energy Secretary Nominee, Dr. Ernest Moniz.  Dr. Moniz was confirmed by the full Senate this afternoon with a unanimous vote of 97-0 “Idaho plays an important role in the United States’ energy policy, and Dr. Moniz demonstrated to me that he is […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.— A bipartisan group of senators and U.S. House members today introduced bills to provide certainty to forestry companies and workers, by reaffirming the Environmental Protection Agency’s 37-year-old policy toward regulation of runoff from forest roads. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Oregon., Senator Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Representatives Jaime Herrera […]

On behalf of Idahoans I want to communicate to you how incredibly important this is to us and I want to enlist you, as I know you have done, to make every effort you possibly can to secure his freedom.

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch lauded today’s announcement by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the 149 contract towers scheduled to close June 15 will remain open for fiscal year 2013.  Control towers in Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Pocatello and Hailey were going to be closed.  The two senators had signed a […]

Fire management is extremely important in Idaho where two-thirds of the state is owned and managed by the federal government. Our natural resources are very important to the economy of Idaho and issues such as sage grouse habitat puts additional pressure on protecting those resources, said Risch. "Not everyone understands the serious impacts that fires have in the western United States, especially my colleagues from the east. We need to make them better understand that resources are needed to deal with fires, just as resources are needed to deal with hurricanes and other disasters."

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with 1st District Congressman Raul Labrador, have sent a letter to the Seattle office of the U.S. Coast Guard, asking for a timely review of a planned jet boat race near St. Maries called “Race the Joe.”  Race events are scheduled May 17 – […]

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have joined a bipartisan letter led by Senators Jon Tester (D-Montana.), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) warning the President against reducing timber sales on Forest Service lands.  The Senators are joined by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Max Baucus (D-Montana), Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Mike Enzi […]

Hydropower is an important component of Idaho's energy mix and I am pleased this bill has moved through the committee by unanimous consent. By removing outdated federal regulations and processes that made these small hydropower projects too expensive, canals and pipelines can now be looked at for delivering power as well as water. This will be a major benefit to Idaho and I look forward to getting this bill through the Senate and into law.