WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson led a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) opposing any efforts to reclassify potatoes as a non-vegetable in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).  Rep. Simpson and Rep. Pingree (D-ME) led the effort and were joined… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $7,082,856 for the Mackay Dam Rehabilitation Project in Custer County, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill.  Despite claims that CPF projects are "wasteful earmarks," Community Project Funding gives Members of… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – highlighted the inclusion of $12.2 million for State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) for the cities of Island Park, Preston, Rexburg, and Pocatello, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment,… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $4,304,000 for a new fire station for the Shelley-Firth Fire District in Firth, 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3.85 million for the Eagle Road Reconstruction Project in Fort Hall, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill.  “Reconstructing Eagle Road will significantly increase… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3.1 million for the Workforce Housing for Critically Endangered Species Recovery Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill.  “For years, The Peregrine… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,000,000 for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (CAFE) site in Rupert, 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. “Throughout my time in… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion $2,875,000 for Idaho State University’s (ISU) Industrial Cybersecurity Research Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Despite claims that CPF projects are "wasteful… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2.65 million for the Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center Project in the Treasure Valley, 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… Read more »

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… Read more »