Crapo Statement at Treasury, HHS Nominations Hearing
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a nomination hearing to consider Jonathan McKernan to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury and Alex Adams of Idaho to be Assistant Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary for Family Support. As prepared for delivery: “Thank you to […]
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider USTR, Treasury Nominations
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nominations of Joseph Barloon to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Brian Morrissey, Jr. to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury. As prepared for delivery: “We meet […]
Crapo Applauds CMS Efforts to Root Out Fraud, Saving Taxpayers Billions
Washington, D.C.– Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) efforts to protect taxpayer dollars after the Agency announced it has found 2.8 million Americans enrolled in multiple Medicaid or Affordable Care Act Exchange plans, the removal of which is projected to save taxpayers $14 billion annually. […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes for Workers
Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act invests in workers, delivering on President Trump’s promises to end tax on tips and overtime for millions of hardworking Americans. It also lessens the administrative burden on gig workers and small businesses. “This legislation enables the tipped and hourly workers who keep our economy running to keep more […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Boosts Small Businesses
Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers targeted relief to America’s small businesses, making their tax deduction permanent, repealing onerous IRS reporting regulations and enabling workers to benefit from businesses’ success. “Freeing small businesses from onerous reporting requirements and providing them certainty through a permanent small business deduction allows them to expand and invest,” […]
Idaho Wins with One Big Beautiful Bill
Washington, D.C.–According to estimates from the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will raise real wages in Idaho by $3,600 to $6,400 over the next four years. The CEA also finds hundreds of thousands of Idahoans will benefit from the bill’s tax benefits for seniors, no tax on tips and […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors’ Tax Burden
Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump’s promise to seniors—providing significant tax relief to low- and middle-income seniors with a bonus exemption. “This legislation reflects our commitment to care for our seniors—ensuring low- and middle-income senior citizens receive a crucial tax break and are able to keep more of the money […]
Crapo Announces Executive Session, Nominations Hearing
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will mark up the nominations of Joseph Barloon to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Brian Morrissey, Jr. to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury during an executive session on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Expands Education Freedom
Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands education freedom, creating new school choice credits that allow students to access the best education, regardless of socioeconomic background. The bill also expands families’ 529 savings accounts and boosts childcare assistance. “By making school choice and child care more accessible and affordable, hardworking families will have options […]
Crapo: Jonathan Gould Ready to Lead the OCC
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and former Chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, congratulated Jonathan Gould on his confirmation to be the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) by a vote of 50-45. “Jonathan’s extensive background, including his firsthand experience at the OCC, means he’ll be ready […]