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Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Crapo, Republican Senate Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Back Pay
Sen. Jim Risch, ...
Dec. 12, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Crapo, Risch Demand Amends for Servicemembers and Federal Employees Affected by Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandates
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Crapo, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Help Bring Home Missing Servicemembers
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Sen. Marshall Questions Pentagon About COVID Vaccine Military Discharges
Sen. Jim Risch, ...
March 7, 2022
Senate Passes Crapo, Klobuchar Legislation to Support Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Sen. Mike Crapo
Feb. 16, 2022
Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Risch Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2026
Sen. Jim Risch
Nov. 17, 2021
Feinstein, Bennet, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Formally Authorize National Guard Fireguard Program
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Crapo, Risch, Ernst, Kelly Press Pentagon for Action Following Uptick in Military Suicides
Sen. Mike Crapo
Sept. 30, 2021
How Congress Funds Defense and our Servicemembers
Rep. Mike Simpson
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Include Support for National Guard Firefighting Efforts in Upcoming Funding Bill
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
May 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Rosendale Calls to Fight Back Against Left-Wing Extremism and the Politicization of our Military
Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
March 16, 2021
Crapo, Bennet Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Access to Resources for Veterans
Sen. Mike Crapo
March 16, 2021
Crapo, Bennet Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Streamline Access To Resources For Veterans
Sen. Mike Crapo
Feb. 4, 2021
Risch on the Passing of Idaho National Guard Helicopter Pilots
Sen. Jim Risch
Jan. 4, 2021
Crapo Highlights First Year of #MilitaryMonday Honorees
Sen. Mike Crapo
Dec. 11, 2020
Crapo, Risch Support 60th Defense Authorization
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Nov. 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Cortez Masto, Daines Lead Letter Urging Fix to Seaman to Admiral Program
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
July 23, 2020
Crapo, Risch Support Bill to Provide for the Common Defense, Including Idaho Priorities
Sen. Jim Risch, ...
June 8, 2020
Risch Meets with Members of the Idaho National Guard in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Jim Risch
May 22, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Blackburn, Colleagues Urge Esper to Address Mental Health of Servicemembers During Social Distancing
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Bring Our Heroes Home Act Introduced by Reps. Pappas, Fulcher
Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Rep. Fulcher Introduces Bill to Support Families of Missing Servicemembers
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Simpson Supports Pay Raise for Military
Rep. Mike Simpson
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Hudson Urges Army to End Ban on Religious Dog Tags
Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Crapo, Shaheen Push for Additional Efforts to Bring Home Missing Servicemembers
Sen. Mike Crapo
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Requesting the Pardon of Eddie Gallagher
Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Stewart, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) - Tester, Bennet, Moran Lead Bipartisan Push to Address Alarming Increase in National Guard Suicide Rate
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
National Pow/Mia Recognition Day
Sen. Mike Crapo
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney. Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Sen. Cramer, colleagues urge OMB to make Army Corps collaborate on water supply rule
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
May 21, 2019
Crapo. Stabenow Legislation Would Improve Servicemember Transition to Civilian Life
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
May 8, 2019
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Tax Cut Law, Lower Taxes on Gold Star Families
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
March 5, 2019
Senators Crapo, Jones, Collins, Tester Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Military "Widow's Tax"
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Tricare Reserve Improvement Act National Guardsmen, Reservists
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
Sept. 24, 2018
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sen. Mike Crapo
July 30, 2018
Crapo, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Improve Servicemember Transition to Civilian Life
Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program
Sen. Jim Risch, ...
July 14, 2017
Simpson Votes for Defense Bill that Supports our Troops and Includes Big Wins for Idaho
Rep. Mike Simpson
May 3, 2017
Simpson Praises FY17 Omnibus Wins for Idaho
Rep. Mike Simpson
Sept. 7, 2016
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Mac Thornberry, Jack Reed, Adam Smith, Chairmen and Ranking Members, Congressional Armed Services Committees - Regarding Women Registering for Selective Service
Sen. Jim Risch, ...
July 1, 2016
Celebrating Independence with Thankful Hearts
Rep. Mike Simpson
June 16, 2016
Simpson Supports Bill to Fund A-10s and Troops
Rep. Mike Simpson
May 19, 2016
Congressman Simpson Supports Funding for Veterans
Rep. Mike Simpson
May 19, 2016
Congressman Simpson Supports Funding for Veterans
Rep. Mike Simpson
April 28, 2016
Rexburg Standard Journal - Recognizing Service of Vietnam Veterans
Sen. Mike Crapo
Feb. 23, 2016
Crapo, Risch Respond to Guantanamo Closure Plans
Sen. Mike Crapo
Sept. 21, 2015
Observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sen. Mike Crapo
July 9, 2015
Letter to Mac Thornberry, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee, Adam Smith, Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of House Defense Appropriations Subcommittte,and Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - National Guard
Rep. Mike Simpson, ...
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Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Crapo, Republican Senate Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Back Pay
Sen.Jim Risch, ...
Dec. 12, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Crapo, Risch Demand Amends for Servicemembers and Federal Employees Affected by Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandates
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Crapo, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Help Bring Home Missing Servicemembers
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 28, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Sen. Marshall Questions Pentagon About COVID Vaccine Military Discharges
Sen.Jim Risch, ...
March 7, 2022
Senate Passes Crapo, Klobuchar Legislation to Support Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Sen.Mike Crapo
Feb. 16, 2022
Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Risch Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2026
Sen.Jim Risch
Nov. 17, 2021
Feinstein, Bennet, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Amendment to Formally Authorize National Guard Fireguard Program
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Crapo, Risch, Ernst, Kelly Press Pentagon for Action Following Uptick in Military Suicides
Sen.Mike Crapo
Sept. 30, 2021
How Congress Funds Defense and our Servicemembers
Rep.Mike Simpson
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Include Support for National Guard Firefighting Efforts in Upcoming Funding Bill
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
May 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Rosendale Calls to Fight Back Against Left-Wing Extremism and the Politicization of our Military
Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
March 16, 2021
Crapo, Bennet Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Access to Resources for Veterans
Sen.Mike Crapo
March 16, 2021
Crapo, Bennet Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Streamline Access To Resources For Veterans
Sen.Mike Crapo
Feb. 4, 2021
Risch on the Passing of Idaho National Guard Helicopter Pilots
Sen.Jim Risch
Jan. 4, 2021
Crapo Highlights First Year of #MilitaryMonday Honorees
Sen.Mike Crapo
Dec. 11, 2020
Crapo, Risch Support 60th Defense Authorization
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Nov. 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Cortez Masto, Daines Lead Letter Urging Fix to Seaman to Admiral Program
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
July 23, 2020
Crapo, Risch Support Bill to Provide for the Common Defense, Including Idaho Priorities
Sen.Jim Risch, ...
June 8, 2020
Risch Meets with Members of the Idaho National Guard in Washington, D.C.
Sen.Jim Risch
May 22, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Blackburn, Colleagues Urge Esper to Address Mental Health of Servicemembers During Social Distancing
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Bring Our Heroes Home Act Introduced by Reps. Pappas, Fulcher
Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Rep. Fulcher Introduces Bill to Support Families of Missing Servicemembers
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Simpson Supports Pay Raise for Military
Rep.Mike Simpson
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Hudson Urges Army to End Ban on Religious Dog Tags
Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Crapo, Shaheen Push for Additional Efforts to Bring Home Missing Servicemembers
Sen.Mike Crapo
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Requesting the Pardon of Eddie Gallagher
Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Stewart, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) - Tester, Bennet, Moran Lead Bipartisan Push to Address Alarming Increase in National Guard Suicide Rate
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
National Pow/Mia Recognition Day
Sen.Mike Crapo
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney. Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Sen. Cramer, colleagues urge OMB to make Army Corps collaborate on water supply rule
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
May 21, 2019
Crapo. Stabenow Legislation Would Improve Servicemember Transition to Civilian Life
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
May 8, 2019
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Tax Cut Law, Lower Taxes on Gold Star Families
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
March 5, 2019
Senators Crapo, Jones, Collins, Tester Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Military "Widow's Tax"
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Tricare Reserve Improvement Act National Guardsmen, Reservists
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
Sept. 24, 2018
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sen.Mike Crapo
July 30, 2018
Crapo, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Improve Servicemember Transition to Civilian Life
Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program
Sen.Jim Risch, ...
July 14, 2017
Simpson Votes for Defense Bill that Supports our Troops and Includes Big Wins for Idaho
Rep.Mike Simpson
May 3, 2017
Simpson Praises FY17 Omnibus Wins for Idaho
Rep.Mike Simpson
Sept. 7, 2016
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Mac Thornberry, Jack Reed, Adam Smith, Chairmen and Ranking Members, Congressional Armed Services Committees - Regarding Women Registering for Selective Service
Sen.Jim Risch, ...
July 1, 2016
Celebrating Independence with Thankful Hearts
Rep.Mike Simpson
June 16, 2016
Simpson Supports Bill to Fund A-10s and Troops
Rep.Mike Simpson
May 19, 2016
Congressman Simpson Supports Funding for Veterans
Rep.Mike Simpson
May 19, 2016
Congressman Simpson Supports Funding for Veterans
Rep.Mike Simpson
April 28, 2016
Rexburg Standard Journal - Recognizing Service of Vietnam Veterans
Sen.Mike Crapo
Feb. 23, 2016
Crapo, Risch Respond to Guantanamo Closure Plans
Sen.Mike Crapo
Sept. 21, 2015
Observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sen.Mike Crapo
July 9, 2015
Letter to Mac Thornberry, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee, Adam Smith, Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of House Defense Appropriations Subcommittte,and Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - National Guard
Rep.Mike Simpson, ...
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