YourVoice.Now Summary
The Senate honored Dirk Kempthorne — Idaho governor, senator, and Interior Secretary — after his death.
The details
Nothing here changes a law or a program. The Senate honored the life of Dirk Kempthorne. He was mayor of Boise, then a senator, then governor of Idaho. He later ran the Interior Department under President Bush. The text recalls his work on a 1995 law that curbed unfunded rules on states. It also cites 1996 updates to the Safe Drinking Water Act. It notes that he set up a state pollution agency and stood up for troops and their families. The Senate adjourned that day as a mark of respect, and sent a copy to his family.
Congressional Summary
This resolution honors the life of Dirk Kempthorne, former Senator for the state of Idaho, and offers condolences to his family and loved ones.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-05-11
- Date Added
- 2026-08-25
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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