Simpson Secures Idaho Provisions in Omnibus Legislation
INL, PILT, and sage grouse listing prohibition included along with $23.6 million to Idaho projects
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the House passage of H.R. 2471, which will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2022 and includes numerous critical benefits for Idaho and Western… Read more »
Simpson Secures Funding for Idaho National Guard, Boise Airport, Habitat for Humanity, CEI, U of I, Shoshone Bannock Fire Station and Several Ag Projects including Dubois Sheep Station and Idaho Grain Center
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced today that he has secured nearly $24 million in funding for 8 projects in Idaho’s Second Congressional District in the… Read more »
Idaho Delegation Encourages Secure Supply Chains for Critical Minerals
By Senator Risch, Senator Crapo, Representative Simpson, and Representative Fulcher
Washington, D.C. – “Together, as Idaho’s Congressional delegation, we express our grave concern with the vulnerability of supply chains and the long-term implications if we do not act now to develop a secure supply chain of critical… Read more »
Simpson Tells Biden Administration to Leave WOTUS Alone
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 200 of his colleagues in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor urging that efforts to redefine the definition of waters protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA), specifically “Waters of the… Read more »
Setting the Record Straight on Fairness for All
By Congressman Mike Simpson
“In recent weeks, I have heard some questions from Idahoans about a bill in Congress that I am cosponsoring: H.R. 1440, the Fairness for All Act. It has come to my attention that certain misconceptions about this bill have spread via social media and even the press, and I would like to take the time to… Read more »
Throughout my time in Congress, I have considered it one of my most important responsibilities to protect the God-given right to life by supporting life-affirming federal policies. Read more »
Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Boost American Energy Independence and Cut Off Russia
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today cosponsored H.R. 6858, the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.
“This is an important bill that I hope receives immediate consideration on the House floor,” said Simpson. “The United States has vast domestic energy resources that… Read more »
Simpson-supported Initiative to fix Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Payment Allocations Heads to President’s Desk for Signature
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the House of Representatives passed a Simpson-supported effort to fix an error in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and preserve counties’ Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payment allocations.
“The SRS program provides a vital source… Read more »
Simpson: Biden Missed Energy Independence in his SOTU
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union address this evening.
“President Biden attempted to defend some of his Administration’s failures over the last year. At the end of the day, the American economy is suffering from… Read more »
