WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his upcoming Veterans Resource Fair in Twin Falls, Idaho on Friday, February 21st, 2025. More information on the location and time of the event is listed below. “Ensuring our local heroes are taken care of is one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Rep. Simpson. “It is always Team Simpson’s pleasure to welcome and ensure our great vet... 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 subcommitte... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act. This legislation protects American oil and natural gas production by preventing any President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless authorized to do so by law. “The American people gave Republicans a mandate to unleash American-made energy, reduce energy co... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.27 - 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 in the fight ag... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 45, the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, a bill prohibiting corporations from securing federal contracts while discriminating against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms. This legislation is led by Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI). “Americans’ taxpayer dollars should never go into the pockets of cor... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 26 Idaho students to United States Military Academies. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five service academies. After the candidates receive their nominations, the Academies will evaluate the students’ applications and make the final decision on admittance. “Our natio... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter encouraging President Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of his new administration. This bicameral letter, led by U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and James Lankford (R-OK), has support from 36 Senators and 108 Repr... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 273, the REMAIN in Mexico Act, a bill that codifies one of President Trump’s successful immigration policies. This legislation is led by Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) and has bipartisan support from over 100 members of Congress. “Under President Trump's first administration, the American people understood the meaning of a secure border, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.21 - the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. This legislation protects infants who survive an attempted abortion to ensure they receive the same care as any other newborn. “The right to life—the most fundamental human right—must be protected and upheld. I was proud to support legislation that reaffirms that commitmen... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to halt the Lava Ridge Wind Project. “The Biden administration and the Bureau of Land Management blatantly disregarded the voices of Idahoans, the Japanese American Community, and the Magic Valley community directly impacted by the out-of-touch Lava Ridge Wind Project. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Congressman Simpson will continue to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Simpson will remain Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee and serve as a member of the House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educa... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This legislation preserves Title IX protections for female athletes by ensuring that school athletics comply with the Title IX recognition of a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth. “In recent years, we have seen brave women take a stand as leading voices in th... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced H.R. 319, a bill that would add a needed federal district judgeship to resolve currently understaffed and backlogged courts in Idaho. “Justice for Idahoans is being delayed because our state desperately needs a third district judge," said Rep. Simpson. “President Biden's veto of the bipartisan, bicameral JUDGES Act last month was a slap ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to Idaho Governor Brad Little’s State of the State and Budget Address to kick off the 2025 Idaho legislative session. “Idaho continues to set the standard for cutting red tape and investing in communities across our state,” said Rep. Simpson. “As the least regulated state in the nation, Idaho serves as a... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for Speaker Johnson to continue serving as the United States House of Representatives Speaker. “Speaker Mike Johnson is the kind of leader we need to advance President Trump's agenda through the United States House of Representatives and deliver for the American people,” said Rep. Simpson... Read More »
