“These days it doesn't seem that there are many things Republicans and Democrats agree on. However, some issues transcend party politics and become regional matters, such as funding to our public lands counties. Western states like Nevada, Utah, and Idaho have a disproportionate amount of federal land. Approximately two out of every three acres in Idaho is owned by the federal government.… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.Con.Res. 323, expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day on April 16. This resolution encourages all Americans to take the time to discuss these important medical decisions with their loved ones.
"Many people think about what their last medical wishes would be, but few take the necessary… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is an original cosponsor of the Federal Sunset Act of 2008 (H.R. 5794). This bill would cut wasteful federal spending by creating a bi-partisan commission to hold agencies accountable for performance.
The legislation would establish a twelve year sunset date for every federal agency; at which time they would be up for a top to bottom assessment on their… Read more »
"Like most Americans, taxes are on my mind today. We never really enjoy paying taxes, but the tax burden placed on American families and businesses is especially heavy when we face increased health care costs, rising prices for energy and groceries, and economic uncertainty. Americans work more than four months a year just to pay their tax bills. In fact, the average American family pays… Read more »
Idaho Senator Larry Craig and Idaho Representative Mike Simpson today said passage of a Senate public lands legislative package will strengthen activities and missions at three Idaho lands and historic sites.
The package which passed the Senate by a 91 to 4 vote incorporated three pieces of legislation introduced last year by Idaho’s Congressional delegation and reported to the full… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced a $10,000 grant has been awarded to the Wood River Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) program to assist rural businesses. The funding, provided through the USDA Rural Development, will aid agricultural entrepreneurs in market research and project development for value-added products.
“Agriculture remains the backbone of… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson. The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 that helps improve the newborn screening process passed the House on suspension today with no opposition.
Newborn screening in the United States is not uniform. In fact, more than 1,000 babies are born each year with a detectable and… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced today an award of 17 classic books on the theme of “Created Equal” to the following libraries: Boise Public Library, Jefferson Elementary Library (Boise), St. Joseph’s Catholic School Library (Boise), Burley Public Library, Portneuf District Library, Ammon Elementary School (Idaho Falls), Idaho Falls High School Library, Mountain Home Public… Read more »
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and Idaho 2nd District Representative Mike Simpson are asking U.S. military authorities to grant clemency to Sergeant Evan Vela, who was court martialed and convicted of murder without premeditation by a military court in February 2008. In separate letters to Major General Rick Lynch, Crapo and Simpson outlined their concerns with the conviction and the precedent… Read more »
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson’s bill H.R. 3734, which would rename the Snake River Birds of Prey in honor of Morley Nelson passed the House Resources Committee today. Mr. Nelson was an early advocate for the preservation of birds of prey, a documentary filmmaker, and a resident of the Gem State.
"The work being done in Idaho has been instrumental in bringing species, such as Idaho's… Read more »
