WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is constructing a new fire station for the Shelley-Firth Fire District in Firth, Idaho. Fighting for Firth’s Firefighters By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available bel... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act. This legislation modifies the waiver process under the Clean Air Act related to state emission control standards for new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines. “Preserving consumer choice is necessary to maintaining competition in the automotive markets,” said Rep. Simpson, a c... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 5415 – the Safeguarding Endangered Children, Unaccompanied and at Risk of Exploitation (SECURE) Act of 2023. This legislation requires the Biden administration to locate the 85,000 unaccompanied migrant children it has lost contact with within the United States. “No matter what the Biden administration says, the border is not secure,” sai... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch announced upcoming senior center outreach opportunities throughout September and October 2023. For senior center outreach, district staff from Simpson’s, Crapo’s, and Risch’s offices will travel throughout Idaho and meet with constituents at senior centers to answer questions and address specific needs. “... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is reconstructing Eagle Road to meet growing economic development needs and increase safety for the people in Fort Hall, Idaho. Reconstructing Eagle Road in Fort Hall is Esse... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the hiring of two new staff members and recent promotions in his D.C. and District offices. Clayton Thatcher has joined the Simpson office as a Legislative Correspondent. Clayton graduated from Gonzaga University in 2023, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in law and public policy and a minor in English. During... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his upcoming mobile office hours in September 2023 in American Falls, McCammon, Fort Hall, Soda Springs, Malad, Montpelier, and Preston Idaho. More information on the locations and times of the events is listed below. September 11, 2023 City of American Falls 550 N Oregon Trail, American Falls 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Power County Senior ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releasing its updated Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule following the U.S. Supreme Court’s May ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case: “The Supreme Court rightfully reined in the Biden administration’s EPA regulatory overreach in Sackett. However, the EPA... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is providing workforce housing and infrastructure improvements for the Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho. Investing in the Future of Birds of Pr... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3110 – Bring Our Heroes Home Act. This legislation aims to eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing the records needed for recovering America’s Prisoners of War (POWs) and Missing in Action (MIA) service members. “Idaho families, and families nationwide, should not have to deal with the federal government's b... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is constructing a childcare center for law enforcement families in the Treasure Valley, Idaho. Backing the Blue and Their Families By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is avai... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is constructing affordable housing for temporary and permanent employees and their families in Stanley, Idaho. Standing up for Stanley By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is ... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports national security, and exceeds the Department of Defense’s Military Construction budget request. “T... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Last week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – authored language that pushes back against the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). “I have been a strong advocate for EAJA ref... Read More »
WASHINGTON— Last week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed on to a letter led by Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the disastrous ramifications of their new “Phase 3” Heavy Duty Truck Rule. “Executive agencies and radical environmentalists should not – and cannot – force their ideology on small business owners,”... Read More »
