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 »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, member of the House Appropriations Committee, today applauded the Interior Appropriations FY08 Funding Bill. The legislation includes funding for key Idaho Projects.   The Auger Falls Wastewater Treatment Project in Twin Falls will receive an additional $500,000 in this bill. “The City of Twin Falls and those involved should be commended for realizing a… Read more »

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot from constituents with passport concerns. They need it for upcoming travel and it is still being processed. Passport demand has dramatically increased over the past few months and the time it takes to get a new or renewed passport has stretched far beyond the conventional month and a half that many expected when they applied. In 2004, the 9-11 Commission… Read more »

Congressmen Mike Simpson and Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R-GA) today introduced the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, (H.R. 2580) to reduce frivolous medical lawsuits that are raising the cost of healthcare and driving many physicians out of business.  H.R. 2580 is a bipartisan bill, with 57 cosponsors, that will remove financial incentives for filing… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his co-sponsorship of two important pieces of legislation that will provide resources for school improvements and help school districts retain qualified teachers. The America’s Better Classroom Act (H.R. 2470) and the Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2007 (H.R. 2287) are both enjoying bipartisan support.   The Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2007 would… Read more »