Simpson’s Longstanding Support for Veterans
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voiced his support for veterans in this and other congresses.
“Our veterans deserve the best treatment available on behalf of their sacrifice and service to our country,” said Simpson. “The responsibility to meet the needs of our veterans and support their physical, mental, and financial… Read more »
Farm Workforce Modernization Act to Lower Food Inflation
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today offered a statement on The Cato Institute’s finding that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would reduce food inflation by “increasing the number of legal foreign workers available to farms, increasing food production, and lowering prices for all consumers.”
“This is one… Read more »
Simpson Recognizes Farm Bureau Insurance 75th Anniversary
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today visited Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho to commemorate the 75th anniversary of providing insurance to the residents and farmers of Idaho.
“Over the last 75 years, Farm Bureau has been actively contributing to the health and prosperity of Idaho’s communities,”… Read more »
Simpson Backs Grants for Idaho Police Departments
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently voted in favor of H.R. 6448, the Invest to Protect Act, to authorize funding for local police forces, which passed with broad bipartisan support.
“The honorable men and women donning law enforcement uniforms need our support now, more than ever—and not just moral support. This is… Read more »
Simpson Statement on House Republicans’ Commitment to America
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today made the following statement on House Republicans’ Commitment to America, the plan unveiled today by GOP House Leadership for action now and in the coming Congress:
“The American people are burdened every day by the consequences of poor policy in Washington. Now, more… Read more »
Simpson Announces Veteran Fellowship Opportunity
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced a two-year paid fellowship opportunity in his Twin Falls district office, available to Idaho veterans through the Wounded Warrior Program. The person chosen for the fellowship will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and… Read more »
Simpson Scores A+ from Firearm Association
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his A+ rating from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a trade association for the firearms industry.
A+ is the highest rating a member of Congress can achieve and is based on seven roll call votes, cosponsorship of several bills NSSF supports and non-cosponsorship of… Read more »
BOISE, Idaho – Today, the Idaho Congressional Delegation applauded Micron Technology on its announcement that it will construct a new memory chip plant in Boise, the first new memory semiconductor manufacturing fab built in the U.S. in the last 20 years.
“Idaho and Micron have been partners since Day One of the company’s founding right here in the Treasure Valley. Micron’s… Read more »
Simpson Statement on Democrat Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today made the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.”
“No matter the name of the legislation, this bill will do anything but reduce inflation. Americans are experiencing the worst inflation this country has seen in 40 years – skyrocketing prices at… Read more »
Simpson Statement on CHIPS Plus Act
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today made the following statement regarding the CHIPS Plus Act:
“Bringing semiconductor fabrication back to the U.S. is a pressing matter for both commercial and defense needs. I was proud to support CHIPS for America when passed as part FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act,” said Simpson.… Read more »
