WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.  “Throughout… Read more »

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill invests in border security and public safety and supports the Trump administration’s policy initiatives. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we have the most secure border in American history,”… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,375,000 in funding for the Buhl Rural Fire Protection District Station Project in Buhl, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.  “The Buhl Rural Fire Protection… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution to designate June as National Dairy Month. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY). “With Idaho being the third-largest dairy-producing state, the dairy industry plays a significant role in our economy. Designating June as National Dairy Month recognizes the substantial economic impact and honors… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3917 – the Protection of Women in Sports at Military Academies Act. This legislation would prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD). “An overwhelming majority of… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act.  This bill would expand Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native offenders for drug trafficking. It would also allow tribal courts to execute warrants for… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of S. 331 - the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. This legislation permanently extends President Trump’s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances and gives law enforcement the tools they need to keep Americans safe from dangerous illicit drugs. “We cannot afford to waste any time… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care programs and benefits. This legislation also supports military families,… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill that would relocate Small Business Administration (SBA) offices to non-sanctuary city jurisdictions. It would allow offices to be relocated to federal law-abiding cities and towns, even if it is in a sanctuary state. “Due to the Biden administration’s open-border… Read more »