Crapo, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Call on President Biden to Stop Rushing Trade Negotiations Behind Closed Doors
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) led a bipartisan group of senators calling on the Biden Administration to direct United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai to cease secret negotiations with foreign trading partners. The USTR is attempting to change at least three major trade agreements […]
Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff for the 119th Congress
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has announced the Republican staff members of the Committee for the 119th Congress. “These experienced, dedicated individuals will be essential in developing a strong policy agenda that strengthens our economy, expands access to affordable, high-quality health care and unlocks global markets for American businesses,” said […]
Crapo Announces Treasury Secretary Nomination Hearing
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) will hold a nomination hearing on Thursday, January 16, 2025, to consider Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Title: Hearing to consider the nomination of Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the Treasury. Witness: Scott Bessent Hearing […]
Crapo: Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to talk about the effort to make President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent and prevent an over $4 trillion tax hike on American taxpayers. Click here to watch. On why a $4 trillion tax hike is different than $4 trillion in […]
Crapo Named Chairman of Senate Finance Committee
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has been confirmed as Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee in the 119th Congress. The Senate Finance Committee oversees over 50 percent of the federal budget, and Crapo’s position gives Idaho a strong voice in legislation related to federal tax policy; federal social safety net and health care […]
Crapo Welcomes New Finance Committee Members
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today welcomed Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and other members to the Committee for the 119th Congress. “In the 119th Congress, the Finance Committee will play a critical role in driving a strong economic, trade and health policy agenda,” said Crapo. “Roger brings a wealth of necessary […]
Crapo Statement at ITC Nominations Hearing
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Halie Craig and James Coughlan to be members of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). As prepared for delivery: “The International Trade Commission or ITC is an important institution. It provides Congress and […]
Crapo Statement on Meeting With HHS Secretary Nominee
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary: “RFK Jr. is passionate about ending our chronic disease epidemic and making measurable improvements in America’s federal health care […]
Crapo Statement on Meeting With USTR Nominee
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after meeting with Jamieson Greer, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): “The U.S. Trade Representative will play a critical role in the next Administration by negotiating and enforcing trade agreements that ensure American businesses have the […]
Crapo Statement on Meeting With Treasury Secretary Nominee
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after meeting with Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: “The Treasury Secretary will play a pivotal role in preserving the Trump tax cuts and shaping additional policy to reignite the economy. Scott’s […]