Simpson Supports Border Security Package with E-Verify Negotiation Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act after successful negotiations to protect American agriculture producers and ensure farmers have the time to obtain a legal and secure workforce before e-verify requirements are imposed on our agriculture… Read more »

Simpson Announces Mobile Office Hours in Burley, Idaho Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his upcoming mobile office hours happening May 17, 2023, in Burley, Idaho. City of Burley 1401 Overland Ave, Burley 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. As part of mobile office hours, Simpson’s district staff will travel throughout Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District and meet… Read more »

Government Must Do What American Families Do Every Day – Prioritize Responsible Spending By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “There is a lot of concern and speculation about the possibility of exceeding the federal debt limit as early as next month, but I find it helpful to face these challenges by starting with the facts.  Looking at the facts will allow us to address… Read more »

Simpson Announces Mobile Office Hours in Hansen and Kimberly, Idaho Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his upcoming mobile office hours happening May 10, 2023, in Hansen and Kimberly, Idaho.  The event will start with discussion at the City of Hansen Community Room and be followed by lunch at the Ageless Senior Center in Kimberly. City of Hansen… Read more »

Simpson Announces Mobile Office Hours in Buhl, Idaho Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his upcoming mobile office hours happening May 3, 2023, in the City of Buhl.  The event will start with breakfast at the Senior Center followed by further discussion at the city office building. West End Senior Citizen Center 1010 Main Street, Buhl 8:30 a.m. to… Read more »

Simpson Announces Jessica Hammond as Veteran and Military Outreach Coordinator in Twin Falls District Office Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced the recent hiring of Jessica Hammond through the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program, a two-year fellowship opportunity for veterans to work in congressional offices.  Hammond will work in Simpson’s Twin… Read more »

Simpson, Boise VAMC Applaud VA Announcement to Reset Electronic Health Record Program Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement to halt future rollouts of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Program, a system that was deployed at various VA Medical Centers (VAMC) despite reported deficiencies that… Read more »

Simpson Questions DHS Proposed Fee Hike for H-2A and H-2B Visas Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, with Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA), led 49 of their colleagues in demanding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reconsider a proposed rule that would detrimentally increase the fees charged to small and seasonal businesses who… Read more »

Simpson Statement on WOTUS Resolution to Override Biden Veto Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued a statement on the House of Representative’s attempt to override President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 27 that would have nullified the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (Corps) rule revising the definition of Waters of the… Read more »

Idaho Congressional Delegation, State Treasurer Announce Secure Rural Schools Payments   Boise, Idaho--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho), along with Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth announced Idaho counties will receive a total of $26.9 million in payments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 under the Secure Rural… Read more »