WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) in introducing the bipartisan Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act. This legislation would add a needed new federal district judgeship in Idaho and an additional two judgeships in Colorado. With population increases in Idaho and Colorado, court systems in both states have been… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 19 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… Read more »
WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of two critical pieces of pro-life legislation. H.R.6914 - the Pregnant Students' Rights Act ensures all pregnant college students know their rights and protections to carry a pregnancy to term. H.R.6918 - the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act guarantees pregnancy resource centers have access… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023. 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.… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – voted in favor of S. Amdt. to H.R. 2872 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, a stop-gap funding measure that modifies the two expiration dates established in the second continuing resolution. This legislation… 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 2024 Idaho legislative session.
“Idaho’s balanced budget is a model of success for states nationwide,” said Rep. Simpson. “Under Governor Little’s leadership, Idaho has launched new statewide… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the conference deal for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation provides for the largest pay raise for our military in over 20 years, authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense discretionary programs, improves military readiness, and strengthens national security. This final… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 1147 – Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023. This bill gives schools flexibility to craft nutritious lunches for students participating in school meal programs by allowing whole and 2 percent milk options.
“For too long, whole and 2 percent milk has been kept out of school cafeterias,” said Rep.… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R.4335 - VA Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2023. This legislation will ensure that veterans, servicemembers, and their families are made aware of all financing options available to them before purchasing a home. The VALID Act requires that a Federal Housing Administration mortgage notice contain… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced Victoria Djidjev, an 11th grader from Hillcrest High School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. Djidjev created AquaPulse, a water level analytics app that enables professionals and the public to gain valuable insights from water system data.
“It’s an honor… Read more »
