WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $700,000 in funding for the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project in Blackfoot, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.
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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting to end the Schumer Shutdown.
“Senate Democrats, under Chuck Schumer’s direction, held critical benefits and the livelihoods of millions of American families hostage for several weeks. In the end, they accepted the very same bipartisan deal that had been on the table from the start,… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Speaker Mike Johnson for his press conference alongside House Republican Leadership to discuss the government shutdown's impacts on America’s national parks. Highlights from Congressman Simpson’s remarks are available below.
Watch Rep. Simpson’s full remarks here.
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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in support of phosphate being included on the 2025 Critical Minerals List. Phosphate is an essential nutrient that supports plant growth, enhances water retention, and increases crop yield and disease resistance. This bicameral and bipartisan letter is led by Senators Ernst (R-IA) and Slotkin… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $4,000,000 in funding for the Microelectronics Research and Education Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
“Idaho is at the forefront of the semiconductor… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $4,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Accelerator Center Upgrades Project in Pocatello, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $892,000 in funding for the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Radio Improvement Project in Bonneville County, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 5483 - the Chloe Cole Act, a bill that codifies President Trump’s efforts to protect and defend children from chemical and surgical mutilation under the guise of “gender affirming care,” in line with President Trump’s Executive Order 14187 - Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation. This legislation is sponsored… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported a Congressional Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. This resolution is sponsored by Speaker Mike Johnson.
“One week ago, Charlie Kirk’s life was taken far too soon by an evil and hateful individual,” said Rep. Simpson, an original cosponsor. “The horrific murder sent shockwaves and devastation throughout… Read more »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution expressing support for Constitution Day. Constitution Day is observed annually on September 17th to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution. This bipartisan resolution was introduced by Reps. Aderholt (R-AL) and Watson Coleman (D-NJ).
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