This August marks ten years since one of the most meaningful land management bills in Idaho’s history—the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act was signed into law. A decade later, we celebrate the protection of the Cecil D. Andrus Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness area and Idahoans’ shared love for the land. The Boulder-White Clouds, with their beautiful high peaks, spectacular alpine lakes, and breathtaking country ready for recreation, represent some of the very best of our great state. For decades, however, they were at the center of crafting a compromise ... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding securing a stable, legal workforce for American agriculture. "President Trump recently emphasized his commitment to protecting America’s farmers while removing violent criminals who have no place in our country. He is absolutely right. Our focus should remain on deporting dangerous criminals, not law-abiding farmers and ranchers. Let me be clear: making meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program and establishing a strong, legal immigration workforce for agricultural producers is not an amn... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle to advance President Trump's full policy agenda. “The budget reconciliation package—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—is the legislative vehicle to advance President Trump's full commonsense policy agenda. To put it simply, this package is truly one big, beautiful bill that reflects the promises President Trump campaigned on and won with.” The full op-ed is available here and below. It’s Time to Send the One Big Beautiful Bi... Read More »
For years, Idahoans yelled loud and clear: the Lava Ridge Wind Project is not welcome in our state. Affected local residents, farmers, tribes, conservationists, and the Japanese-American community all stood united in opposition to this plan. However, despite numerous legitimate concerns and near-unanimous opposition to the project, the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) refused to listen. That was until January 20th, 2025, when President Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. With many thanks to Senator Risch for working with President Trump, the Pre... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his optimism and confidence about the direction America is headed under President Trump’s leadership. “For nearly a decade, the mainstream media has worked tirelessly to paint Donald Trump and his policies in a negative light. Don’t be fooled. In November, more than 77 million Americans sent a clear message: they want strong leadership, a booming economy, secure borders, and an America-first agenda. Under President Trump, America is once again leading with strength.” The full op-ed is avail... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his upcoming priorities as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee. “I spent the last four years fighting against the Biden administration’s job-killing regulatory overreach and disastrous policies. Now, instead of simply pushing back, the Interior subcommittee is focused on strengthening and promoting domestic energy production, investing in Indian Country, reining in the EPA, expanding access to critical minerals, and ensuring that land management agenci... Read More »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. “For too long, we have seen countless Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered or gone missing at a disproportional rate. While the issue has received greater attention in recent years, we must continue bringing awareness to these heartbreaking tragedies so that affected families may find the justice they deserve. We must continue to do what we... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–released a joint op-ed with Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) regarding the recently passed Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which provides a permanent pay fix for federal wildland firefighters. A Permanent Wildland Firefighter Pay Solution is Needed By Reps. Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) The full op-ed is available below As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, the brave men and women o... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed in response to the dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Trump. The Lawfare Campaign Against President Trump Continues to Fall Apart By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below From facing multiple legal challenges to then attempting to take President Trump’s name off the ballot, it is crystal clear the Left has weaponized our judicial system against the former President. But what Americans see unfold in real-time is an unhinged lawfare campaign falling apart while the rule of law preva... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his support for America’s servicemembers and veterans. Congressman Simpson recently voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. These two pieces of legislation support America’s troops and veterans. Honoring Our Troops and Veterans By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below I always take time around the Fourth of ... Read More »
