Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined fellow House members in announcing the introduction of H.R. 2946, the State and Local Education Flexibility Act of 2007. Simpson is an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan bill that is sponsored by Nebraska Congressman Lee Terry.    “No Child Left Behind needs to be flexible. What may work in New York City may not work in Declo, Idaho,” said… Read more »

U.S. Senator Larry Craig, R-Idaho, and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, announced today that both the House and Senate versions of the Agriculture Appropriations bill include funds to eradicate potato cyst nematode (PCN) in Idaho. PCN was discovered in eastern Idaho in 2006 - the first discovery of the pest in the United States. PCN can result in up to 80 percent loss of a potato crop… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today praised passage of H.R. 2641, the fiscal year 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations bill which included substantial funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Office of Nuclear Energy. Specifically, the legislation provides $96.8 million in increased funding… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced that he is upgrading his constituent mail system to better serve constituent needs today. The conversion to the new mail system will begin on Monday, July 16. "Responding to constituent inquires and mail has always been my number one priority," said Simpson. "The sheer volume of emails the office now receives has necessitated an upgrade to a… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured funding for several Idaho projects in the House Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Bill.   “This legislation provides funding for various law enforcement agencies to enhance their capabilities to apprehend criminals,” said Simpson. “Offenders like Joseph Duncan should be easier to track in order to keep our children and… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured funding for Idaho transportation projects in the House Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Bill.   “It is important for the federal government to complete projects they start and fulfill promises they make,” said Simpson. “That’s why I’m pleased to report the funding we’ve secured to complete the new air tower at the Boise… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured funding for several Idaho projects in the House Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill and the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Bill.   “All of these projects are worthwhile and will greatly benefit Idahoans,” said Simpson. “I’m especially pleased with the funding for the College of Southern Idaho. CSI does a… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured funding for several Idaho projects in the House Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill and the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Bill.   “All of these projects are worthwhile and will greatly benefit Idahoans,” said Simpson. “I’m especially pleased with the funding for Madison and Teton County Hospitals. Both of… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined colleagues today in passing H.R. 2643, the Interior Appropriations FY08 Funding Bill. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 272-155.   Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) requires the federal government to make payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes due to… Read more »

Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson joined fellow members of the Rural Health Care Coalition, co-chaired by Congressmen Greg Walden (R–OR) and Earl Pomeroy (D–ND), in cosponsoring H.R. 2680, the Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 (H-CARE). This bipartisan bill would help rural health care providers address obstacles associated with delivering quality care close to home. H-CARE… Read more »