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Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Protect Women's Sports at Service Academies

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3917 – the Protection of Women in Sports at Military Academies Act. This legislation would prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD). “An overwhelming majority of…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Address Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act.  This bill would expand Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native offenders for drug trafficking. It would also allow tribal courts to execute warrants for…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Combat Illegal Fentanyl

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of S. 331 - the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. This legislation permanently extends President Trump’s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances and gives law enforcement the tools they need to keep Americans safe from dangerous illicit drugs. “We cannot afford to waste any time…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Fully Fund Veterans Health Care and Benefits

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care programs and benefits. This legislation also supports military families,…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Relocate Small Business Administration Offices Out of Sanctuary Jurisdictions

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill that would relocate Small Business Administration (SBA) offices to non-sanctuary city jurisdictions. It would allow offices to be relocated to federal law-abiding cities and towns, even if it is in a sanctuary state. “Due to the Biden administration’s open-border…

Rep. Simpson Supports Trump-Backed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle for advancing President Trump’s full policy agenda. “There is no greater time than right now to provide historic tax relief for hardworking Americans, restore energy independence, and make President Trump’s…

Rep. Simpson Supports Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation During National Police Week

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WASHINGTON— This National Police Week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of several critical pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation that highlight support for America’s brave men and women in blue. “National Police Week is a time to recognize, remember, and honor the brave men and women who serve our communities every day,” said Rep. Simpson. “Police officers in Idaho…

Rep. Simpson Joins Bipartisan Group of Members to Reintroduce Bill Addressing Agriculture Workforce Crisis

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WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Adam Gray (D-CA) in reintroducing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. This legislation would make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program and establish a strong, legal immigration workforce for agricultural producers. “The…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Add a Third Federal Judge for Idaho

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act). This legislation will add critically needed federal judgeships to resolve currently understaffed and backlogged courts—including an additional federal district judgeship in Idaho. This legislation is sponsored by Congressman Darrell Issa…

Rep. Simpson Applauds President Trump’s First 100 Days

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the first 100 days of the Trump administration “In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, President Trump has delivered promise after promise to make America safer, more prosperous, and stronger,” said Rep. Simpson. “From securing our southern border to reducing regulations and…