- CRAPO, MICHAEL D
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- Experience: Senate: 1999-Present
- Home State: Idaho
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Personal
- Full Name: Michael 'Mike' D. Crapo
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Susan; 5 Children: Michelle, Brian, Stephanie, Lara, Paul
- Birth Date: 05/20/1951
- Birth Place: Idaho Falls, ID
- Home City: Idaho Falls, ID
- Religion: L.D.S.
Education
- JD, Harvard University, 1977
- BA, Political Science, Brigham Young University, 1973
Political Experience
- Senator, United States Senate, 1998-present
- Former Republican Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 1997-1998
- Former Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-1998
- Former President Pro Tempore, Idaho State Senate, 1988-1992
- Former Senator, Idaho State Senate, 1984-1992
- Former Precinct Committeeman, Bonneville County, 1980-1984
- Vice Chair, Bonneville County Republican Committee, 1980-1984
Current Legislative Committees
- Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Member
- Budget, Member
- Environment and Public Works, Member
- Finance, Member
- Indian Affairs, Member
- Joint Committee on Taxation, Member
- Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, Member
- Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Member
- Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, Member
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, Member
- Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, Member
- Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, Chair
- Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight, Member
- Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, Chair
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Air Force Caucus
- Member, Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus
- Member, Congressional COPD Caucus
- Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
- Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
- Co-Chair, Congressional Sportsman's Caucus
- Member, Congressional Sportsman's Caucus
- Member, Congressional Word Trade Organization Caucus for Farmers & Ranchers
- Member, Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Caucus
- Member, Potato Caucus
- Member, Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus
- Member, Republican High Tech Task Force
- Member, Senate 4-H Caucus
- Member, Senate Biotechnology Caucus
- Member, Senate Medical Technology Caucus
- Member, Senate Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children Caucus
- Member, Senate National Guard Caucus
- Member, Senate Native Americans Caucus
- Founder, Senate Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
- Co-Chair, Senate Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
- Member, Senate Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
- Member, Senate Philanthropy Caucus
- Member, Senate Produce Caucus
- Member, Senate Republican Conference Task Force on Hispanic Affairs
- Member, Senate Rural Healthcare Caucus
- Co-Chair, Senate Sweetener Caucus
- Member, Senate Sweetener Caucus
- Co-Chair, Senate Western Caucus
- Member, Senate Western Caucus
- Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry and Credit, United
States Senate
- Member, United Service Organization (USO) Congressional Caucus
- Member, Western Water Caucus
- Member, Zero Capital Gains Tax Caucus
- Member, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, 2010
- Member, Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, United States Senate, 2001-2008
- Founder, Congressional Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Caucus, 2003
- Former Strategic Planning Leader, House Republican Leadership, 1997-1998
- Former Sophomore Liaison, Ho
- New Member Leader, House Republican Leadership, 1993-1994
Professional Experience
- Former Attorney, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn & Crapo, 1979-1992
- Former Attorney, Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, 1978-1979
- Former Law Clerk, The Honorable James M. Carter, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1977-1978
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Member, Boy Scouts of America
- Member, California Bar Association
- Member, Idaho Bar Association
- Former Member, Idaho Falls Rotary Club, 1984-1988
Additional Information
Awards:
- Ground Water Protector Award, National Ground Water Association, 2001-2002
- Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, 2001
- Benjamin Franklin Award, 60-Plus Association, 2002
- Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1993-2002
- Federal Representative Conservation Achievement Award, Ducks Unlimited, 2005
- Soda Hills Wildlife Management Area Award, Safari Club International, 2002
- Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2000-2001, 2004
- Super Friend of Seniors, 60-Plus Association, 2000-2001
- National Security Leadership Award, American Security Council
- Small Business Advocate, Small Business Survival Committee, 2000, 2004
- Community Connection Award, American Cable Association, 2000
- Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act Award, Financial Services Round Table, 2003
- Friend of the Family, Christian Coalition, 1996, 2000
- Champion of Wheat, National Wheat Growers Association, 2000
- William A. Schwartz Distinguished Leadership Award, National Prostate Cancer Coalition, 2003
- ABC Champion of the Merit Shop, Associated Builders and Contractors, 2001-2002
- Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, 2000
- True Blue Award, Family Research Council, 2003-2004
- Friend of Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau, 2002
- Friend of the Shareholder, American Shareholder's Association, 2001, 2004
- Legislative Recognition, Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association, 2008
- Dedicated Service Award, Nez Perce County Grain Producers and Nez Perce County Farm Bureau, 2008
- Legislator of the Year, Awarded by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, 2005-2006
Total: 4
06/03/2015
Mike Crapo's Official Personal Website
05/12/2015
The Associated Press
05/07/2015
Mike Crapo's Official Personal Website
05/05/2015
Mike Crapo's Official Personal Website
General Survey
Total: 263
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2011 | S.1647 | A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates. | 10/04/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 09/22/2011 | S.1602 | Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act | 09/22/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 09/14/2011 | S.1552 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide an exception to that Act for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger. | 09/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
| 08/02/2011 | S.1470 | Exploring for Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act | 08/02/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
| 07/29/2011 | S.Res.243 | A resolution promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with the disease. | 07/29/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 07/28/2011 | S.1447 | SAFE Teen Act | 07/28/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 07/14/2011 | S.1369 | Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act | 07/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
| 06/30/2011 | S.1322 | Idaho Efficient Vehicle Demonstration Act of 2011 | 06/30/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
| 06/13/2011 | S.Res.207 | A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week. | 06/13/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 05/25/2011 | S.1066 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date on which the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | 05/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
| 05/18/2011 | S.Res.189 | A resolution recognizing and honoring Harmon Killebrew and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death. | 05/18/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 04/14/2011 | S.835 | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2011 | 04/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 04/06/2011 | S.747 | Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 | 04/06/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 03/09/2011 | S.521 | A bill for the relief of Tim Lowery and Paul Nettleton of Owyhee County, Idaho. | 03/09/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 02/28/2011 | S.Res.78 | A resolution relative to the death of James Albertus McClure, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. | 02/28/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 02/17/2011 | S.407 | National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011 | 02/17/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
| 02/14/2011 | S.337 | A bill for the relief of Sali Bregaj and Mjaftime Bregaj. | 02/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 01/27/2011 | S.Res.32 | A resolution designating the month of February 2011 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". | 01/27/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 01/25/2011 | S.90 | Military Family-Friendly Employer Award Act | 01/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) |
| 12/02/2010 | S.2802 | Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2009 | 12/02/2010 By Senator Dorgan from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 111-356. (All Actions) |
Total: 2536
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