Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that he has secured $3.3 million for four Idaho initiatives, including $1 million for the Idaho Meth Project, in the Fiscal Year 2009 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill.
“Governor and First Lady Otter brought this project to my attention last year and I was immediately sold… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured funding for several Idaho projects in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill FY09.
“In Idaho there are many programs that really make a difference, and I’m happy to help support them,” said Simpson. “We must fund education programs if we are going to continue to be the world leader. This bill contains… Read more »
Congressman Mike Simpson joined 210 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in opposing the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2009. The proposal raises taxes on American families in order to pay for an $84 billion increase in discretionary spending.
“This budget ignores the reality of our nation’s fiscal situation by refusing to address the unrestrained growth… Read more »
The following is a statement from Congressman Mike Simpson concerning the recent death of Idaho Visionary, J.R. Simplot.
“We all know the name J.R. Simplot. He was a good corporate citizen who continuously gave back to our communities. His contributions to our state exceed well beyond pioneering the frozen technology that made French Fries possible. Our entire country benefited from… Read more »
“Looking for someone to blame for the high cost of gasoline? It shouldn’t be hard to find as there is plenty of blame to go around. Addressing this problem requires a commitment to achieving a long-term energy solution, something both Republicans and Democrats have been unwilling to make. As a result, Americans are faced with record high gas prices and uncertainty in the… Read more »
“America, now more than ever, needs a secure and stable domestic food supply – one that is supplied by American farmers, working in American fields, employing American workers, and supporting American communities.”
– Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson
The House of Representatives today passed the final version of comprehensive legislation to guide U.S. agriculture policy over the next… Read more »
The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, H.R. 2702 has been reintroduced to the U.S. House of Representatives. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is a cosponsor of this legislation that improves educational benefits to all members of the military who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, including activated reservists and National Guard.
Since World War II the… Read more »
Idaho’s Congressional Delegation today praised final passage of a public lands bill that includes language to expand the borders of the Minidoka National Internment Site. The legislation, S. 2739, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, passed the U.S. House of Representatives following approval earlier this month in the U.S. Senate. The legislative language, included in a land… Read more »
The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3734, the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Act. The legislation will rename the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, to the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
“Morley Nelson was an ardent advocate for the protection of the nation's birds of prey,” said… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives is taking preventative measures to protect student loans and is aiming to increase unsubsidized Stafford Loan annual limit by $2,000. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this important legislation to help stabilize student loans while the market is extremely variable.
H.R. 5715, the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 is a… Read more »
