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.
Senator Crapo with Bronze Star
recipient, and Moscow resident, Mike Wells and his family.
- 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.
Senator Crapo at
a Finance Committee hearing.
- 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 service providers.
Senator Crapo at
Seekins Precision in Lewiston.
- 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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