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 »

Simpson Discusses Supply Chain With McCain Foods USA  Washington, D.C. – Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson visited McCain Foods USA processing plant in Burley, Idaho. McCain Foods USA is the nation’s leading supplier of frozen potato and snack food products across the country. Simpson toured McCain’s plant operations and met with company leadership to discuss ongoing issues… Read more »

Simpson Joins Letter Demanding Congress Has Role in New Iran Deal Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has joined more than 160 members in urging the Biden Administration to ensure that Congress has a role in any new nuclear agreement with Iran.  The letter highlights the flaws of the Obama-era Iran agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and states… Read more »

Upholding Congress’ Commitment to Veterans By Congressman Mike Simpson "It’s no secret that there is a lot of disfunction in Washington, D.C.  Even the most casual observer can tell that relationships in Congress are frayed, bipartisanship is in short supply, and political rhetoric has become increasingly divisive.  Despite this worrying trend, I believe that most Americans… Read more »

Simpson Joins Colleagues in Investigating DHS Transportation of Illegal Immigrants   Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) sent a letter with his colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers after reports surfaced of… Read more »

Simpson Demands Plan from Biden Administration to Return to Normal Life Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined more than 70 House of Representatives Republicans in sending a letter to President Biden and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra asking the Administration to take immediate action to present the American people with a plan for… Read more »

Simpson Led Efforts to Rebuke Biden Administration’s Misguided Efforts on Sage-Grouse Recovery Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson continues to push back against the Biden Administration’s misguided attempts to unilaterally lock up Idaho’s public lands under the guise of protecting greater sage grouse habitat. In November 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)… Read more »

Simpson Announces New Press Secretary Julia Horman Washington, D.C.  - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is pleased to announce an addition to his press staff, Julia Horman. Horman will be his Press Secretary located in the Washington office and will manage daily media activities.  Horman grew up in Idaho Falls and attended school at Brigham Young University where she obtained a… Read more »