Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced that he will return to Washington, DC early next week to take part in the efforts of House Republicans to call for a vote on domestic oil and gas production immediately. Simpson will join several of his House colleagues in calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to immediately call the House of Representatives back into session so it can deal… Read more »

Here are some of the issues, meetings or events that Congressman Mike Simpson has on his agenda for the Magic Valley Area on Thurs. Aug. 14. His schedule is subject to change and statements may not be issued for all the items listed. This advisory is issued for media planning purposes only. Any listed times are local, if you need assistance or more information please contact Nikki Watts… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, praised passage of the FY09 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations, HR 6599. The bill contains a record level of funding for programs for America’s veterans and military construction projects.  “Our military troops and veterans deserve the best possible treatment and care, and this bill… Read more »

Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson is a cosponsor of legislation that will improve access to medical care for rural veterans.  HR 1527, The Rural Veterans Access to Care Act, authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans living in highly rural areas to receive covered services through non-VA providers.  The bill defines a highly rural veteran as one who lives 60 miles… Read more »

Today Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined his colleagues in congratulating the Special Olympics on its 40th Anniversary.  Simpson is a cosponsor of this resolution, which recognizes the contributions and opportunities the Special Olympics provides to its participants.  “I am proud to join my Colleagues in recognizing this unique organization for the 40 years of service and commitment… Read more »

Congressman Mike Simpson traveled to Iraq last weekend to see first-hand the progress that the U.S. military and their Iraqi partners are making in the country.  While there, he met with Ambassador Crocker, General Petraeus and Members of the Iraqi government and received updates on the situation in Iraq. “The surge is clearly working.  It is impossible to deny that our military… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 6515 today. While the bill gave lip service to domestic drilling, it made no advances to do so, therefore, Congress rejected the measure and is holding out for an energy bill that offers the American public real relief at the pump. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson would love to see Congress pass an energy bill with some teeth, such as H.R.… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined his colleagues in sending a letter to the Justices of the Supreme Court regarding the opinion recently issued in Kennedy v. Louisiana.   On June 25, 2008, the Court ruled that the death penalty for child rapists is unconstitutional. Simpson and his colleagues are requesting the Justices to reexamine the factual basis for the majority opinion and… Read more »

On March 9, 2007, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals declared the District of Columbia’s gun ban unconstitutional. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the District of Columbia’s handgun ban violates the Second Amendment. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson applauds the Court’s decision and issued the following statement.  “Gun ownership in America has been a recognized right under our… Read more »

Congressman Mike Simpson will host an open house for the public to visit his new Idaho Falls office on Tuesday, July 1. Simpson and his staff will be at the event. "I’m looking forward to meeting with constituents and listening to their concerns first hand," said Simpson. "The House schedule requires me to spend a significant amount of time in Washington, so I really enjoy it when I… Read more »