WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).  “As a longtime member and former Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) to serve as the 56th United States House of Representatives Speaker.   "Congressman Johnson is a principled conservative who will put our country’s best interests first," said Rep. Simpson. "I had the opportunity to… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced the Don’t Develop Obstructive Infrastructure on our Terrain (Don’t DO IT) Act. This legislation would prevent the Secretary of Interior from approving a wind or solar project on public lands if the Legislature in the respective state has passed a resolution of disapproval. This legislation comes as the proposal to build a… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res.771, a resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. This bipartisan resolution - introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) - reaffirms United States support for… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his upcoming mobile office hours in October and November 2023 in Rigby, Rexburg, Ashton, Dubois, and Driggs Idaho. More information on the locations and times of the events is listed below.    October 20, 2023  Rigby City Hall  158 W Fremont Ave, Rigby  11:15 a.m. to 1:00… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a bicameral letter urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to act on a natural gas expansion project, GTN XPress, which has been stalled at the commission after receiving its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) almost 11 months ago. The project would increase capacity for the Gas Transmission Northwest… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.Res. 768 - Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. This bipartisan resolution - introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) - expresses support for Israel as it defends itself against the… Read more »

 WASHINGTON— Last week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Guard VA Benefits Act. This legislation would penalize unaccredited entities for charging unauthorized fees for “helping” an individual who served in uniform file a disability claim.   “Ensuring our Veterans and their families receive the support they need and deserve is a top priority of mine. It is… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Last week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations (VET CARE) Act. This legislation requires the Veterans Administration (VA) to put in place a four-year pilot program providing dental care for Veterans with certain chronic health conditions.   “Our veterans deserve access to… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – voted in favor of H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, a 45-day stop-gap funding measure that will keep the government funded through November 17th.   “Today, I voted in favor of a short-term funding measure to keep our government open… Read more »