Idaho Senator Mike Crapo

I am honored to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee in the 119th Congress.  This position enables me to advance Idaho’s interests in legislation related to federal tax policy; federal social safety net and health care programs, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; and implementation of foreign trade agreements.

You can read a more in-depth outline of my priorities for the upcoming Congress on the Committee’s website here.

Tax:

  • With many of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, Congressional Republicans are focused on preventing an over-$4 trillion tax hike on American workers and businesses, which would cost Idahoans an average of $2,500 more in taxes annually.
  • We are focused on preventing this tax hike and making the Trump tax cuts permanent, which would boost Idaho jobs by an estimated 17,000 and increase state gross domestic product (GDP) by $820 million.
  • Additionally, we will work to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wisely stewards the funding it receives and improves the taxpayer experience, after years of problems with service delivery and tax law administration. 
  • It is also time to act on bipartisan legislation to relieve double taxation on cross-border investment between the U.S. and Taiwan, Idaho’s second largest trading partner.   

Trade:

  • The United States must resume negotiating comprehensive trade deals that expand market access for Idaho producers.  Idaho farmers and ranchers are the best in the world.  I will work with the Trump Administration to enforce our rights against unfair trade practices and negotiate good trade deals on behalf of Idahoans and all Americans.
  • It is also past time to modernize our customs laws to empower our law enforcement agents with the necessary tools and authorities to secure our borders from illegal drugs and other dangerous goods.

 

Health Care:

  • The Committee will also work to ensure Idahoans have access to effective and affordable health care.  I am optimistic we will continue our bipartisan work on issues like rural health care access, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform and long-term payment stability for doctors.  We must also improve access to affordable novel treatments and cures and improve access to reliable, high-value health care in rural areas.

Protecting Social Security:

  • Congress has the important task of protecting and strengthening the Social Security system.  From improving the agency’s customer service to shoring up the program’s solvency for future beneficiaries, we must work together to keep our promises to the next generation of Americans.

 

We have immense opportunities ahead.  As the Finance Committee embarks on important work on pro-growth policy that will enhance opportunities for Idaho families and job creators, thank you for sharing ideas and helping to strengthen our great state and country.  

 

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OFFICE LOCATIONS:

Washington, DC Office
239 Dirksen Senate Office Building | Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6142 | Fax: (202) 228-1375

Boise Office
251 E. Front St., Suite 205,
Boise ID, 83702
Phone: (208) 334-1776 |
Fax: (208) 334-9044
Coeur d'Alene Office
610 Hubbard, Suite 209,
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 664-5490 |
Fax: (208) 664-0889
Idaho Falls Office
410 Memorial Dr., Suite 204,
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 522-9779 |
Fax: (208) 529-8367
Lewiston Office
313 'D' St., Suite 105,
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: (208) 743-1492 |
Fax: (208) 743-6484
Pocatello Office
275 S. 5th Ave., Suite 100, Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-6775 | Fax: (208) 236-6935
Twin Falls Office
202 Falls Ave., Suite 2, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: (208) 734-2515 | Fax: (208) 733-0414

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