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 »
WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director Dr. John Wagner released an op-ed celebrating the INL's 75th anniversary. Celebrating 75 Years of Science and Innovation at INL By Rep. Mike Simpson and Dr. John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory Director The full op-ed is available below. Throughout 2024, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Established in 1949 by the United States Atomic Energy Commission as the National Reactor Testing Station, researchers at the Idaho site have conducted groundbreaking scie... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his support for Idaho agriculture. Supporting Idaho Agriculture By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. Whether you realize it or not, every one of us depends on American agriculture every day. Farmers and ranchers across Idaho feed and clothe our nation and help meet the needs of countless people worldwide. Idaho is home to nearly 25,000 farms and ranches, producing more than 185 commodities. As a representative of one of the most productive agricultural districts in the nation, I am proud to fight f... 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 2023 alone, more than 2.3 million migrants illegally entered our country, and illicit fentanyl smuggled into the United States through the southern border killed more than 112,000 Americans. These re... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his 2024 outlook. Starting 2024 on the Right Foot By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. The beginning of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect on the previous year, build on accomplishments, and set goals for what’s to come. In Congress - and for myself - the same mentality applies. In 2023, House Republicans delivered on our commonsense, conservative agenda. We promised to pass legislation that creates a strong economy, a safe nation, a future built on freedom, and an accountable government... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding the importance of Veterans Day in the United States. Standing with Our Veterans By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. Veterans Day is when we should all pause and honor the men and women who fought to protect our freedoms and way of life. We’re reminded on this day that veterans deserve our gratitude and support all year long. Standing with our veterans means going beyond lip-service to provide real, tangible solutions to the challenges they face. Our veterans served our nation in our time of need, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting his concerns with the Lava Ridge Wind Turbine Project proposal. Congressman Simpson has been a strong vocal opponent of the Lava Ridge Wind Project and has advocated for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to listen to Idahoans’ concerns. The Lava Ridge Wind Project Proposal is Out-of-Touch with Idahoans By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. The proposal to build a 400-turbine wind-generating facility in the Magic Valley has been met with almost unanimous opposition from local residents—I have yet t... Read More »
