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Simpson Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations

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Simpson Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations Students come from Boise, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Ammon, Jerome, Hailey, and Paul   Boise, ID – Idaho Congressman Simpson announces the candidates nominated for potential  appointments to one of our nation’s four service academies. Nominees show excellence in academics, volunteering in their communities, and participation in…

Idaho Legislature’s actions on emergency declarations endanger Idahoans

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Idaho Legislature’s actions on emergency declarations endanger Idahoans   By Congressman Mike Simpson and Bruce Newcomb, Former Speakers of the Idaho House of Representatives Boise, ID – “The Idaho Legislature’s attempts to strip not just our current Governor but any future Governor of their ability to lead during an emergency is wrong for Idaho and endangers the lives of…

Idaho Delegation Introduces Legislation to Split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and add a Federal Judge to Idaho

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  Idaho Delegation Introduces Legislation to Split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and add a Federal Judge to Idaho   Washington, D.C. – The Idaho Congressional Delegation introduced legislation to address the federal judicial crisis in Idaho. H.R. 320 and its Senate companion would split the Ninth Circuit Court into  two circuits.  The new Ninth Circuit would be…

Simpson Statement on Impeachment

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Washington, D.C. - Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting against  impeachment of President Trump. “Last week’s events at the Capitol represent a dark and tragic moment for our nation.  Americans are feeling hurt and angry and every one of us is craving justice.  Our nation is facing a time of reckoning—what can each of us do to…

Simpson Statement on Certification of the Electoral College

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Simpson Statement on Certification of the Electoral College Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement concerning the certification of the Electoral College for President of the United States. “The 2020 elections saw record voter enthusiasm and turnout, all during a global pandemic.  I am heartened to see increased civic engagement of American…

Simpson Supports COVID Relief and Omnibus Funding

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Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Package, that will fund the government through Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and provide COVID relief for Americans. This critical legislation marks the conclusion of several months of negotiations and passed the House of Representatives in two…

Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on Expiration of MiLB-MLB Professional Baseball Agreement

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Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on Expiration of MiLB-MLB Professional Baseball Agreement   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), David McKinley (R-WV-01), Max Rose (D-NY-11), and Mike Simpson (R-ID-02) – co-chairs of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force – issued the following statement regarding the expiration of the…

Simpson and Fulcher Sign Discharge Petition to Help Small Businesses

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Simpson and Fulcher Sign Discharge Petition to Help Small Businesses   Washington, D.C. - Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher have signed a discharge petition calling for a vote on H.R. 8265, a bill to extend the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the end of the year and release nearly $135 billion in unspent funds. The bill would also reform the…