I want to take this opportunity to express my strong support for the Department of Energy's Global Nuclear Energy Partnership and explain some of the benefits of this exciting new effort. First and foremost, if our nation is to maintain its standard of living, grow its economy, and at the same time curb greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere - it has no other choice but to embark… Read more »

Congressman Mike Simpson added his name to the growing list of members of congress signing a discharge petition to force House consideration of Congressman Sam Johnson’s (R-TX) legislation supporting our troops. “Congressman Johnson knows first hand the sacrifices being made by America’s Armed Forces today and I proudly stand with him in his quest to fully fund our troops,” said… Read more »

Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson introduced legislation today to expand the Minidoka National Historic Site.  The site was one of ten internment camps for Americans of Japanese descent during World War II.  The legislation authorizes the expansion of the monument so that it will now include Hermann Farm.  The Farm is significant because it was originally… Read more »

Congressman Mike Simpson remains a constant voice for more flexibility to No Child Left Behind and continues to support TRiO programs for higher education.   Congressman Simpson expressed his support for increasing education funding during a hearing in the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education this week.  He challenged Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings,… Read more »

Congressman Mike Simpson is an original cosponsor of H. Con. Res. 83, supporting state and local governments for taking action to discourage illegal immigration.  “This resolution simply states that the federal government should support state and local government for taking action against illegal immigration and recognizes their efforts,” Simpson said.    The Federal Government has… Read more »

Congressman Simpson joined colleagues in passing H. Con. Res. 47 — supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor.   “Idaho has several Medal of Honor recipients including; Vernon Baker, Bernard Fisher, Ed Freeman, and Arthur Jackson,” said Simpson. “As we approach the anniversary of the first Medal of Honor… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 181 of his colleagues in voting against the H.Con.Res. 63, which expresses disapproval of the President’s decision to deploy more than 20,000 additional Unites States combat troops to Iraq.    “This congressional resolution emboldens our enemies and undermines our troops while they are in the middle of fighting a war.  By voting on a symbolic,… Read more »

Congressman Simpson's Floor Speech about Iraq Resolution: Madame Speaker, I rise today not because I want to take part in this debate, but because I am ashamed that this Congress is engaging in it at all.    I’ve heard a lot of posturing so far this week.  I’ve heard a lot of hyperbole and a lot of revisionist history.  I’ve also heard some things that just don’t mesh with reality.  I… Read more »