WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $6,409,000 funding for the Stephensen Elementary School Build Project in Mountain Home, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R.7148 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. “The construction of a new elementary school at Mountain Home Air Force Base is crucial to meet the growing needs o... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, President Donald Trump signed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 into law. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–attended the signing and released the following statement. “It was an honor to be invited to the White House this aftern... Read More »
WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of two critical pieces of pro-life legislation. H.R.6359 - the Pregnant Students' Rights Act ensures all pregnant college students know their rights and protections to carry a pregnancy to term. H.R.6945 - the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act guarantees pregnancy resource centers have access to the resourc... Read More »
President Donald Trump has been in office for a little over a year, and our nation is experiencing record-low border crossings, violent crime is down, and the flow of deadly drugs into our communities is slowing. These statistics are primarily due to effective policies that have led to the most secure border in United States history, and are a direct result of the deportation of the worst-of-the-w... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 18 Idaho students to the 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 n... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $892,000 in funding for the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Radio Improvement Project in Bonneville County, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. “First responders ... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $4,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Accelerator Center Upgrades Project in Pocatello, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. "Idaho State University and its researchers... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined a rally to save women’s sports on the steps of the United States Supreme Court. This rally comes as the Supreme Court will formally decide on Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., in which both Idaho and West Virginia are asking the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of state laws that protect women’s sports. “Female athletes deserve o... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $4,000,000 in funding for the Microelectronics Research and Education Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. “Idaho is at the forefront of the semicon... 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 2026 Idaho legislative session. “As a lifelong Idahoan, I will always stand by the fact that Idaho is the best in the West and in the United States. From its natural beauty to the people who call it home, Idaho is an ea... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–highlighted the inclusion of $13,000,000 in funding for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) for the cities of American Falls, Bellevue, Fort Hall, and Rigby Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; E... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–released the following statement after the bill passed the House. “Today's passage of the Fiscal Y... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This bill champions America’s nuclear deterrent and strengthens national se... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, a bill that would give law enforcement the resources they need while ensuring police departments across the country have access to the most effective less-than-lethal equipment. This bipartisan legislation is sponsored by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI). “Brave law enforcement officers se... Read More »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3591, the Carla Walker Act, a bill that would allocate federal funds to support Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis to help solve previously unsolvable cold cases. This bill is named after Carla Walker, who was abducted in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1974 before being found dead three days later. This bipartisan legislation is sponsore... Read More »
