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Crapo, Luján Call for House to Hold Vote on Downwinders Legislation
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) are urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to take immediate action to pass the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (RECA). In a bipartisan effort, the lawmakers stressed the importance of signing RECA into law to support communities affected by the United States' nuclear testing program.“Between 1945 and 1992, the U.S. conducted 206 above-ground nuclear weapons tests, dispersing radioactive material across vast swathes of the nation,” the lawmakers wrote. “The...
Senators Crapo and Risch Comment on Senate Passage of National Security Supplemental Package
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have shared their thoughts on the recent Senate passage of the national security supplemental package.Crapo highlighted the importance of the legislation in addressing external threats from countries like Russia, China, and Iran. He emphasized the significance of sanctions on adversaries and protections for Americans. Crapo also noted the support for Israel and measures to counter Iranian oil processing. Additionally, he mentioned provisions to combat the fentanyl epidemic and enhance America's energy independence and military...