WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson applauded the passage of H.R. 3843 – the reauthorization of the Action for Dental Health Act. Originally passed and signed into law in 2018, this bipartisan bill will continue support to organizations that provide oral health care to underserved populations, especially seniors and children living in rural communities, through Fiscal Year… Read more »

WASHINGTON—This week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This bipartisan package of six annual spending bills will adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act discretionary spending limits and… Read more »

WASHINGTON—This week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation. This package includes the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This act fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports national security, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address. "It is no surprise that President Biden's address tonight felt out of touch with everyday Americans," said Rep. Simpson. "President Biden touted 'results' and so-called wins that are far from most Americans' current reality. Under this… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – released the following statement after the package passed the House. This bipartisan package of six annual spending bills will adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Last week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined a letter urging President Biden and his administration to withdraw the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule entitled “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” which would require 67% of new light-duty vehicles and 46% of medium-duty vehicles to be… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “It is crystal clear Secretary Mayorkas’ failed leadership has worsened the crisis at our southern border,” said Rep. Simpson. “Secretary Mayorkas has repeatedly made false statements to… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter urging President Biden to end the recently announced pause in Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) exports. This letter is led by Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and signed by more than 150 House Republicans.   “President Biden's decision to ‘temporarily pause’ pending… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) in introducing the bipartisan Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act. This legislation would add a needed new federal district judgeship in Idaho and an additional two judgeships in Colorado. With population increases in Idaho and Colorado, court systems in both states have been… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 19 Idaho students to United States Military Academies. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five service academies. After the candidates receive their nominations, the Academies will evaluate the students’ applications and make the final decision on… Read more »