WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Waiving Arbitrary and Inconsistent Veteran Home Requirements (WAIVER) Act. This bill would require the United States Veterans Administration (VA) to issue waivers for veterans’ health and housing facilities that were approved prior to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). “It’s important for the VA to follow through with this waiver c... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $1,852,000 for the Butte County Buildings Infrastructure Project in Butte County, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Despite claims that CPF projects are "wasteful ear... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion $4,000,000 for the Stanley Workforce Housing Economic Development Initiative in Stanley, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill. Despite claims that CPF projects are "wasteful earmarks," Community Project ... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $1,000,000 for the Rock Creek Conservation Project in Twin Falls, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Despite claims that CPF projects are "wasteful earmarks," Community... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Last week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation. This package includes the Agriculture, Rural Development Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This bill preserves funding for America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, and... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson applauded the passage of H.R. 3843 – the reauthorization of the Action for Dental Health Act. Originally passed and signed into law in 2018, this bipartisan bill will continue support to organizations that provide oral health care to underserved populations, especially seniors and children living in rural communities, through Fiscal Year 2028. The Action f... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This bipartisan package of six annual spending bills will adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act discretionary spending limits and January’s topli... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation. This package includes the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This act fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports national security, and prioritiz... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address. "It is no surprise that President Biden's address tonight felt out of touch with everyday Americans," said Rep. Simpson. "President Biden touted 'results' and so-called wins that are far from most Americans' current reality. Under this administration,... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – released the following statement after the package passed the House. This bipartisan package of six annual spending bills will adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act discretio... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Last week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined a letter urging President Biden and his administration to withdraw the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule entitled “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” which would require 67% of new light-duty vehicles and 46% of medium-duty vehicles to be electric b... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding the crisis at the southern border. An Undeniable Crisis at the Southern Border By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. The Biden administration’s open-border policies have fueled crime, undermined public safety, and overwhelmed our federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. Looking at Fiscal Year... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “It is crystal clear Secretary Mayorkas’ failed leadership has worsened the crisis at our southern border,” said Rep. Simpson. “Secretary Mayorkas has repeatedly made false statements to Congress and willfully refused ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter urging President Biden to end the recently announced pause in Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) exports. This letter is led by Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and signed by more than 150 House Republicans. “President Biden's decision to ‘temporarily pause’ pending approvals of LNG export ter... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) in introducing the bipartisan Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act. This legislation would add a needed new federal district judgeship in Idaho and an additional two judgeships in Colorado. With population increases in Idaho and Colorado, court systems in both states have been overburdened wi... Read More »