Idaho Agriculture Supports Ag Labor Reform TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The ongoing farm workforce crisis is hindering agricultural production and contributing to food price inflation. We must address this now, so our producers can continue to grow, feed, clothe, and fuel our nation. The ‘Affordable and Secure Food Act’ is a step in the right direction for Idaho agriculture, and for Idaho… Read more »

Christmas Dinner Will Be More Expensive if the Senate Doesn’t Act Now By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “As the year comes to an end, Idaho families keep telling me how weary they are of inflation and food bills that keep going up.  It seems that every time we go to the grocery store, the price of milk, orange juice, and other staples is higher than it was the last… Read more »

Respect for Marriage Act Protects States’ Rights and Religious Freedom By Congressman Simpson Washington, D.C. – “Marriage has always been the fundamental building block of our society.  In recent years, it has also become one of the most debated and controversial political issues in this country.  When the House of Representatives voted this week to send H.R. 8404, the… Read more »

Simpson Votes to Drop COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in Defense Bill Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. After final negotiations with the Senate, the bill includes a critical provision revoking the COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for active and reserve component servicemembers and ends… Read more »

Simpson, Risch Lead Effort to Prohibit ESA Sage-Grouse Listing Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Senator Jim Risch this week led their colleagues in a bicameral letter to Senate and House leadership urging the continued Endangered Species Act (ESA) greater sage-grouse listing prohibition be maintained in a potential end-of-year spending package. “I have not fought… Read more »

In Defense of Community Project Funding (CPF) By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “This week House Republicans defeated a misguided amendment to conference rules that would have prohibited House Republicans from directing federal funding to specific priority projects in their districts.  I was pleased to see this amendment go down by such a large majority.  The… Read more »

Simpson’s Longstanding Support for Veterans Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voiced his support for veterans in this and other congresses. “Our veterans deserve the best treatment available on behalf of their sacrifice and service to our country,” said Simpson. “The responsibility to meet the needs of our veterans and support their physical, mental, and financial… Read more »

Farm Workforce Modernization Act to Lower Food Inflation Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today offered a statement on The Cato Institute’s finding that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would reduce food inflation by “increasing the number of legal foreign workers available to farms, increasing food production, and lowering prices for all consumers.” “This is one… Read more »

Simpson Recognizes Farm Bureau Insurance 75th Anniversary Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today visited Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho to commemorate the 75th anniversary of providing insurance to the residents and farmers of Idaho. “Over the last 75 years, Farm Bureau has been actively contributing to the health and prosperity of Idaho’s communities,”… Read more »

Simpson Backs Grants for Idaho Police Departments Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently voted in favor of H.R. 6448, the Invest to Protect Act, to authorize funding for local police forces, which passed with broad bipartisan support. “The honorable men and women donning law enforcement uniforms need our support now, more than ever—and not just moral support. This is… Read more »