Senator Mike Crapo, Republican from Idaho

Mike Crapo

Senator · Idaho · Republican

Mike Crapo

Biography
Mike Crapo, a former attorney with deep roots in Idaho, has served as U.S. Senator for Idaho since 1999. He is known for his work on tax reform, public lands management, and fiscal responsibility. Crapo played a key role in authoring the 2018 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, and chairs the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. He approaches his work with a focus on pragmatic solutions and is recognized for his steady advocacy for Idaho's rural communities and economic interests.
Education
  • J.D., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, MA
    1977
  • B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
    1973
Professional History
  • U.S. Senator

    1999–Present

    Senator from Idaho. 5 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    1993–1999

    Represented Idaho's 2nd congressional district for 3 terms.

  • Member, Idaho Senate

    1984–92

    (Assistant Majority Leader, 1987–89, President Pro Tempore, 1989–92)

  • Admitted to the Idaho Bar

    1979

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  • Attorney, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn and Crapo

    1979–92

    (partner, 1983–92)

  • Associate Attorney, Gibson, Dunn, And Crutcher, San Diego, Ca

    1978–79

  • Attorney (admitted to the California Bar

    1977

  • Law Clerk, Hon. James M. Carter, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, San Diego, Ca

    1977–78

Policy Focus
Taxation11%
Health4%
Law4%
Armed Forces and National Security4%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Mike Crapo's record in Congress.

  • Tax Reform

    Played a key role in drafting and passing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a Senate Finance Committee member.

  • Banking Regulation Reform

    Authored the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to ease regulations on community banks in 2018.

  • Public Lands Management

    Helped secure passage of the Owyhee Initiative, protecting over 500,000 acres of Idaho wilderness.

  • Cancer Research Funding

    Championed increased federal funding for prostate cancer research and awareness through bipartisan initiatives.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on FinanceChairman
  • Joint Committee on TaxationChairman
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Senate Committee on the Budget

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