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Michael Crapo
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| U.S. Senator Michael Crapo | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Senate Committee on the Budget | |
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Candidates for the ID-Senate Class III Seat: | ||
| Confirmed: | None so far | |
| Considering: | None so far | |
| Rumored: | None so far | |
| Potential: | None so far | |
| Dropped-out: | None so far | |
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Michael Dean Crapo is the junior United States Senator from Idaho. He is a member of the Republican Party and was elected to office in 1998. (map)
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Crapo voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq in Oct. 2002.
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Transparency
Bio
Crapo (pronounced "Cray-po") was born May 20, 1951 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Crapo earned a B.A. from Brigham Young University in 1973 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1977. He served as clerk to Judge James M. Carter of the Ninth Circuit on the Court of Appeals and then returned to Idaho to become a lawyer. While practicing law in Idaho Falls in the 1980s, he was active in the Republican Party's campaigns for seats in the state legislature. He was elected to the Idaho state senate in 1984.[1]
Crapo was a member of the state senate from 1985 until 1992, serving as Senate President Pro Tempore from 1988 to 1992, when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the House from 1993 until 1999, being re-elected in 1994 and 1996. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1998, gaining the seat of Republican Dirk Kempthorne, who ran for governor and was elected to that position.[2] Crapo was re-elected in 2004 with 99% of the vote, with the other 1% going to write-in candidates. He was the only Senate candidate in 2004 to run completely unopposed on the ballot. Some Republicans want him to be appointed to a high position in the Senate Republican leadership because his seat is considered one of the 'safest' in the entire Senate.
Crapo was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999 and underwent a radical prostectomy in January 2000. While he had a full recovery and was declared cancer-free at that time, prostate cancer recurred in 2005 and he underwent a series of radiation treatments.[3] His experience led him to become active in advocating for early detection tests for cancer and other treatable diseases.[4]
Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Michael Crapo. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Crapo elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from Michael Crapo's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from Michael Crapo's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Committees and Affiliations
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Subcommittee on Nutrition and Food Assistance, Sustainable and Organic Agriculture, and General Legislation
- Subcommittee on Domestic & Foreign Marketing, Inspection, & Plant & Animal Health
- Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry and Credit - Ranking Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions
- Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development - Ranking Member
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Subcommittee on Forestry Conservation and Rural Revitalization - Chair
- Subcommittee on Research Nutrition and General Legislation
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions
- Subcommittee on International Trade and Finance - Chair
- Subcommittee on Securities and Investment
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy
- Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight
- Subcommittee on International Trade
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Michael Crapo. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
239 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1204
Phone: 202-224-6142
Fax: 202-228-1375
Web Email
Website
District Office- Twin Falls:
202 Falls Avenue, Suite 2
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-734-2515
Fax: 208-733-0414
District Office- Pocatello:
275 South 5th Avenue, Suite 225
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-236-6775
Fax: 208-236-6935
District Office- Coeur D'Alene:
610 Hubbard Street, Suite 209
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 208-664-5490
Fax: 208-664-0889
District Office- Lewiston:
313 D Street, Suite 105
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-743-1492
Fax: 208-743-6484
District Office- Idaho Falls:
490 Memorial Drive, Suite 102
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: 208-522-9779
Fax: 208-529-8367
District Office- Caldwell:
524 East Cleveland Boulevard, Suite 220
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-455-0360
Fax: 208-455-0358
District Office- Boise:
251 East Front Street, Suite 205
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-334-1776
Fax: 208-334-9044
