Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, joined House Republicans today in cosponsoring H.R. 2294, the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act. The legislation unequivocally opposes releasing terrorists from the Guantanamo Bay facility and transferring them to the United States. It also makes clear that governors and state legislatures must pre-approve the transfer or release of any terrorist detainee… Read more »
The first full week of May is National Teacher Appreciation Week and Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.Res. 374 that ‘recognizes the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.’
"Teachers play a critical role in shaping our future as they touch the lives of children everyday. They inspire,… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined U.S. House Republicans by cosponsoring H.R. 2021, the Savings Recovery Act. The legislation will help Americans protect and rebuild their hard-earned savings as quickly as possible while making sure the federal government does not hinder the process.
“Savings and investment loss is the number-one economic issue on the minds of American families,… Read more »
Congressman Simpson voted today for H.R. 627, the Credit Card Holder’s Bill of Rights Act of 2009. H.R. 627 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 357-70.
“Credit cards have, for better or worse, changed the way American families manage their finances, and today approximately half of the population own credit cards,” Simpson said. “I believe that consumers must acquire and… Read more »
Today is Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill, but Congressman Mike Simpson would like to see awareness on this issue continue throughout the year.
“Financial literacy allows individuals to make sound financial decisions, provide for their own economic security, and meet goals like obtaining a college education, starting a small business, or owning a home,” Simpson said.
The current… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is a cosponsor of H.R. 2083, the Border Sovereignty and Protection Act. This legislation will strengthen the security along the U.S.-Mexico border to better prevent the smuggling of weapons and narcotics.
“We live in a global community, but that doesn’t mean we have open borders,” said Simpson. “We must be able to secure our borders for the safety of all… Read more »
Today, Idahoans are gathering all over the state to demonstrate their frustration and discontent with our current tax system as well as the out-of-control growth of government spending. Idaho Congressman Simpson shares these concerns and is pleased that these Idahoans are making sure that their representatives in government hear their message.
“I strongly support the concept of these… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is pleased that an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) will be on display in rural Idaho. Simpson is the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment that oversees funding for the Smithsonian Institution.
“Between Fences,” an exhibition from the Museum on Main Street, a… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, in a meeting with Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday, stressed the importance of nuclear energy to our nation’s economic growth and pushed for more information on an alternative plan to Yucca Mountain. Simpson met with Secretary Chu as part of a 4-member delegation representing the nation’s four large nuclear cleanup sites.
“Secretary Chu is very… Read more »
“This week, I will submit a list of Idaho-based projects to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in Fiscal Year 2010. I am keenly aware that these project, or earmark, requests are seen by some as an example of wasteful federal spending and I understand fully that too many federal projects are indeed wasteful.
“I decided to write and publish this column in an effort to… Read more »
