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Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Add a Third Federal Judge for Idaho

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act). This legislation will add critically needed federal judgeships to resolve currently understaffed and backlogged courts—including an additional federal district judgeship in Idaho. This legislation is sponsored by Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA). “With Idaho's...

Rep. Simpson Applauds President Trump’s First 100 Days

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the first 100 days of the Trump administration “In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, President Trump has delivered promise after promise to make America safer, more prosperous, and stronger,” said Rep. Simpson. “From securing our southern border to reducing regulations and restoring gove...

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Public Lands in Public Hands Act

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Public Lands in Public Hands Act. This bill would maintain public access to public land by banning the sale or transfer of most public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service except under specific conditions and where required under previous laws. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Ryan Zinke ...

Rep. Simpson Votes to Restrict Non-Citizens from Voting in U.S. Elections

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. “Only American citizens should decide American elections,” said Rep. Simpson. “Over the last four years, the American people watched President Biden and Vice President Harris welcome...

Rep. Simpson Votes to Limit Judicial Activism in Federal Courts

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA). This bill would limit the power of district judges to impose nationwide injunctions. This legislation is led by Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA). “Elected officials have the power to legislate, not judges with overreaching agendas,” said Rep. Simpson. “Legislating from the bench and judge shoppin...

Idaho Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border

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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. “Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested over 14,000 convicted illegal criminals within the first 50 days, many o...

Thanks to President Trump, America is Back on Track

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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 ...

Rep. Simpson Secures Permanent Pay Fix for Wildland Firefighters

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson—Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—secured a key provision in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act that prioritizes funding for Wildland Fire Management, including permanently addressing wildland firefighter pay. The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act passed Congress on March...

Rep. Simpson Votes to Keep Government Open and Working for the American People, Secures Permanent Pay Fix for Wildland Firefighters

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. This legislation keeps the federal government funded and operational until September 30th, 2025. This bill also includes a key provision authored by Congressman Simpson—Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—that prioritizes funding for Wildland...

Reps. Simpson and Kelly Reintroduce Bipartisan Reauthorization of Action for Dental Health Act

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act for reauthorization. This bill will continue support to organizations that provide oral health care to underserved populations, especially seniors and children living in rural communities. “Since its implementation, the Action for Dental Health Act has made...

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Give Small Businesses Permanent Tax Break

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. This bill would permanently extend Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code, which is slated to expire at the end of this year. Should these tax cuts expire, small businesses will face an immediate and massive tax hike. This legislation is led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) with support from more than 170 cospo...

Rep. Simpson Applauds President Trump’s Leadership in Joint Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2025 joint address to Congress. “The American Dream is being restored under President Trump's leadership," said Rep. Simpson. “After his first month back in the Oval Office and working at an unprecedented pace, President Trump has wasted no time putting Americans first. From ending t...

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Repeal Death Tax on Family-Owned Farms and Ranches

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Death Tax Repeal Act. This bill would permanently repeal the unfair death tax, providing relief to family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches from being hit by the hefty tax that occurs on the transfer of property or other assets from a deceased family member. This legislation is led by Rep. Feenstra (R-IA) with support from more than 170 ...

Rep. Simpson Supports House Budget Resolution

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution. “I am encouraged that House Republicans have taken the first crucial step in this reconciliation process,” said Rep. Simpson. “The House Republican Budget Resolution lays out a path to advance President Trump's full Ame...

Rep. Simpson Announces Upcoming Veterans Resource Fair

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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...