Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is urging President Barack Obama and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to put an end to the ongoing government-sponsored destruction of privately-owned automobile dealerships in Idaho and across the country. Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined his colleagues in introducing legislation (H.R. 2345) that would exclude small health care practices – those with 20 or fewer employees – from the Red Flags rule. The Red Flag Rule is part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACT Act) and would require health care professions to follow similar regulations as financial institutions… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined colleagues in sending a letters to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert M. Mueller, III and to Attorney General Holder to encourage both to implement the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 thoughtfully and forcefully.  The legislation reauthorized existing anti-trafficking programs, widened… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined House Republicans in supporting H.R. 1903, the Responsible Homeowners Act. This bill will help keep families in their homes by lowering the costs for ALL homeowners, in contrast to recently-proposed legislation that only addresses the problems of a select few.  “We know that we must fix the housing problem in order to address the issues facing the… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has cosponsored legislation to give veterans improved access to America’s natural treasures.  H.R. 1354, the Veterans Eagle Parks Pass Act, would provide veterans with annual National Parks and Federal Lands Recreational Passes at greatly discounted rates.  “Our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands are among our nation’s… Read more »

Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick today voted to reform mortgage lending and protect Idaho consumers from predatory loan practices. The bill, HR 1748, passed the House of Representatives and now goes to the U.S. Senate. "Some of the key reasons for our nation’s economic crisis were the irresponsible choices made by some lenders and borrowers alike," Minnick said. "These… Read more »

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 »