"The Framers of the Constitution left little room for interpretation when they penned the Second Amendment, which states, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”  This single sentence has stood up for years to gun control advocates who have worked to erode its strength and change… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted to ensure that millions of middle class Americans won’t be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) this year. Without this fix, the AMT, an outdated and arbitrary tax originally intended only for the very wealthy, threatens average Americans with increased and unpredictable tax burdens.  “Our nation’s tax policy has reached a crisis point with… Read more »

Today, the nonpartisan Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Action Fund released its 2008 Congressional Report Card. Congressman Mike Simpson received an A. The Report Card grades every Senator and Congressman on his or her leadership and voting record on key Iraq and Afghanistan veterans' issues including the GI Bill, VA funding and mental health care.  The Report Card… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued the following statement about his vote in the U.S. House in favor of the economic rescue bill: “There is a lot of information about this bill floating around, some of which is incorrect. One misconception is that there are no taxpayer protection provisions in this bill - this is not true,” said Simpson. “I could not vote for legislation that… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson applauded the decision by congressional leaders to allow the moratorium on offshore drilling to expire on Sept. 30.  As the energy crisis is continuing to take a toll on American families, Simpson has repeatedly pushed for a comprehensive solution that includes increased domestic production. “In the 25 years that the offshore drilling moratorium has been… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is carefully examining proposals to address our nation’s financial crisis in a timely and thoughtful manner. Although no legislation has been finalized on which to form an opinion, Simpson does not support the Administration’s initial proposal. "It is clear that our economy faces grave and unprecedented challenges," Simpson said. "I recognize that action… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today urged House negotiators on the tax extenders legislation to include a four-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act in any final bill. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig have secured inclusion of the reauthorization in the Senate version of the bill. Simpson’s letter stressed the importance of… Read more »

Idaho Senator Larry Craig and Congressman Mike Simpson announced today that the House and Senate have agreed to an additional $3 million for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho. The money for the Games is included in H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009.  “The Special Olympics World Winter Games are a… Read more »

Earlier this year, as our once-booming economy began to slow down and families began to face the challenges of high energy costs and the possibility of foreclosure, layoffs, and diminished investments, Congress responded quickly by passing a $150 billion economic stimulus bill that put $600 into the pockets of most Americans. While we all like a quick infusion of cash in our bank… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announces new hire and staff changes within his Washington, D.C. staff. Simpson hired Nathan Greene to be his new Legislative Assistant. Greene is from Bainbridge Island, WA and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Principia College in Elsah, IL. Greene previously worked for then Congressman C.L. "Butch" Otter, and Senator Larry… Read more »