Continuing to Work for Idahoans

As the 117th Congress recently drew
to a close, it is a good time to share some legislative and policy
changes we made progress on over the last two years. The following
are some highlights. More details can be found on my website by
clicking HERE.

Supported Idaho Veterans.
-Reintroduction of the
Bring Our Heroes Home Act, co-sponsorship of the reintroduced Helping
Unleash Benefits and Services (HUBS) for Veterans Act and the
reintroduction of the Major Richard Star Act.
-Enactment of
legislation to improve identification and treatment of illnesses
related to veterans? exposure to toxic substances while on their tours
of duty passed the Senate.

Backed Idaho Communities.
-A three-year
reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and
enactment of legislation I authored to preserve rural counties? SRS
payment allocations.
-Two-year extension of the Radiation Exposure
Compensation Act Amendments (RECA) was enacted while work continues to
expand eligibility to those in Idaho and other states who have
suffered from cancers related to fallout from nuclear weapons testing
during the Cold War period of the 1950s and 1960s.
-Enactment of
legislation to make progress in ensuring every dollar collected for
crime victims is used to help them.

Advanced Idaho?s Voice on
Senate Finance Committee.

I became Ranking Member of the Senate
Finance Committee at the beginning of the 117th Congress, giving Idaho
a strong voice in legislation relating to tax policy, social safety
net and health care programs, and foreign trade agreements.

-Held
Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.

-Promoted free and
fair trade, particularly against China.

-Strengthened and expanded
retirement savings.
-Offered proposals to strengthen mental health
care in the United States.

Pressed For Border Security.

Supported
the Second Amendment.
-I worked to protect the rights of responsible
firearm owners and manufacturers from burdensome regulations proposed
by Democrats, and from discrimination by financial services
providers.

Advanced Sensible Proposals for Conservation of Our
Natural Resources.

While this is just a glimpse of my efforts on
behalf of the values of Idahoans, more of my efforts can be found by
reading my recent columns and news releases on my website, at
www.crapo.senate.gov. I also invite Idahoans to continue sharing your
thoughts with me as the 118th Congress gets underway. With your help
and guidance, I will continue to push back against the overreach of
the federal government, and work to tackle our growing federal debt
while ensuring the long-term viability of programs for veterans and
seniors.

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