Simpson Introduces the Great American Outdoors Act
Legislation has broad bipartisan support, including President Trump and hunting and conservation organizations
Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress to introduce the Great American Outdoors Act. The legislation is an investment in our public lands. … Read more »
Trahan, McKinley, Rose, Simpson Introduce Legislation to Provide Additional COVID-19 Relief to Minor League Baseball Teams, Other Small Businesses
Today, Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congressman David McKinley (WV-01), Congressman Max Rose (NY-11), and Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02) introduced bipartisan legislation… Read more »
Idaho Delegation Encourages Farmers to Submit CFAP Applications
Direct payments for eligible farmers are open to submit application starting Tuesday May 26th
Washington, D.C. - Starting on Tuesday, May 26th, eligible farmers and ranchers can begin… Read more »
Idaho Delegation Applauds Secretary Perdue on Potato and Dairy Purchase Announcement
USDA responds to Idaho Delegation letters to assist food producers due to COVID-19 impacts
Washington, D.C. - On Monday, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced $470 million in food purchases under Section 32 funding to occur in the third… Read more »
Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution
Idaho congressmen sign letter to House Leadership asking for long term solution for counties
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher signed a letter with 61 of their colleagues to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin… Read more »
BOISE -- Members of Idaho’s congressional delegation and State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth say Idaho counties will receive a total of $23.9 million in payments this year under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The funds are administered through the U.S. Forest Service and based on a formula that takes into account economic… Read more »
April 23, 2020
Idaho Delegation Advocates for Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Simpson co-led a bipartisan letter signed by 126 members in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Congressman Russ Fulcher.… Read more »
BOISE, Idaho – Idaho’s congressional delegation today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue calling for special attention to Idaho’s agricultural industry, which is experiencing great economic disruption due to COVID-19.
Idaho is home to 25,000 farms and 185 commodities, many of… Read more »
Simpson Urges Support for Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Members of Congress send letter to Secretary Perdue urging CARES funding for impacted farmers and ranchers
Washington, D.C. - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 66 of his colleagues in sending a letter Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, requesting relief for farmers and ranchers who have lost markets due to COVID-19. The… Read more »
IDAHO DELEGATION URGES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO TAKE ADDITIONAL STEPS TO REMOVE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL FROM INL
Encourages further action consistent with 1995 Settlement Agreement
WASHINGTON -- Idaho’s congressional delegation today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Dan Brouillette encouraging further… Read more »