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.
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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… 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… 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,… 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.
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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… 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.
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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… 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… 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… Read more »
