Simpson Backs Tax Relief Bill for Auto Dealers Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently cosponsored H.R. 700, the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, legislation that would provide needed short-term relief to help auto dealers recover from severe inventory shortages due to global supply chain issues. “Between the recent pandemic and ongoing global supply chain… Read more »

Reps. Mike Simpson and Robin Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Reauthorization of Action for Dental Health Act Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act for reauthorization.  The legislation is co-authored by Congressman and dentist Mike Simpson and Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust… Read more »

Idaho Industries Pay the Price of Our Broken Immigration System By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – "Congress has an opportunity to make meaningful and needed change in securing our borders while at the same time delivering the workforce Idaho’s farmers desperately need.  These changes need to go hand in hand.  Failing to secure our borders leaves American families… Read more »

Simpson Supports Fiscal Responsibility Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act.  This legislation builds on House Republicans’ efforts in the Limit, Save, Grow Act by raising the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, and including nondefense spending cuts, permitting reforms for domestic energy… Read more »

Simpson Statement on Sackett v. EPA Decision Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to side with the Sacketts, an Idaho couple who wanted to build a home on their own property, and limit federal jurisdiction over wetlands under the Clean Water Act: “This decision will bring the regulation of the Clean Water… Read more »

Simpson Applauds Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act.  This legislation would permanently place fentanyl-related substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), empower law enforcement to keep fentanyl off our streets, and support research efforts to understand the… Read more »

Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Protect Multiple-Use on BLM Land  Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3397, legislation that would require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw its “Conservation and Landscape Health” proposed rule.  The proposed rule would significantly impact how Idahoans interact with and enjoy the 12 million… Read more »

Simpson Recognizes National Police Week Washington, D.C. – In honor of National Police week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted his support of recent legislation for law enforcement officers. “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.  I thank them for their important, irreplaceable work, and want them to know they… Read more »

Simpson Announces Mobile Office Hours in Heyburn and Rupert, Idaho   Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his upcoming mobile office hours happening May 24, 2023, in Heyburn and Rupert, Idaho.  The event will start with discussion at the City of Heyburn Building and be followed by lunch at Minidoka County Senior Center.   Mobile Office… Read more »

Idaho Delegation Presses BLM Director on Change to Multiple-Use Approach for Public Lands WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and U.S. Congressmen Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) wrote the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tracy Stone-Manning regarding her department’s efforts to change the multiple-use approach of federal land… Read more »