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Rep. Simpson Highlights Efforts to Make Housing More Affordable

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted his recent legislative actions to address housing affordability in America. These actions include supporting President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, voting to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and cosponsoring the Housing Supply Frameworks Act…

Reps. Simpson and Morrison Reintroduce Bipartisan Reauthorization of Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (D-MN) introduced H.R. 4709 - the bipartisan Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act. This bill will continue to support programs for five years while updating and building upon the landmark 2008 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, first offered by Rep. Simpson and former Rep. Lucile…

Rep. Simpson Secures Full Funding for PILT

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WASHINGTON— This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–authored language that secures complete funding for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.   “PILT…

Rep. Simpson Works to Ensure the Lava Ridge Wind Project is Blown Away

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WASHINGTON—This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–authored language to prohibit any funds to approve construction activities related to the out-of-touch Lava Ridge Wind…

Chairman Simpson's FY26 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill Advances in House Appropriations Committee

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WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–released the following statement after the Committee approved the bill. “Advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment,…

Rep. Simpson Moves to Name Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump

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WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–authored language that was adopted as part of an amendment during markup that would name the Opera House at the John F.…

Rep. Simpson Secures INL Priorities in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This bill champions America’s nuclear deterrent and strengthens national security, restores energy…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Invest in America’s Military Superiority

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WASHINGTON—Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s military superiority, supports military families, strengthens America’s defense, and supports the Trump…

Rep. Simpson Denounces Attack on Texas Border Patrol Facility

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution denouncing the July 7th attack on a border patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). “The work of law enforcement—whether police, border patrol, or any other agency—is the work of a hero,” said Rep. Simpson. “The recent purposeful attacks on brave ICE…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Resolution to Solemnly Mark the One-Year Anniversary of the Attempted Assassination of President Trump

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President’s life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly…