Senator Mike Crapo, Republican from Idaho

Mike Crapo

Senator Mike Crapo

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. Representative

(1993-Present)

Representing Idaho

Member, Idaho Senate

(1984–92)

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

Admitted to the Idaho Bar

(1979)

)

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 Areas

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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