WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – voted in favor of S. Amdt. to H.R. 2872 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, a stop-gap funding measure that modifies the two expiration dates established in the second continuing resolution. This legislation… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to Idaho Governor Brad Little’s State of the State and Budget Address to kick off the 2024 Idaho legislative session.
“Idaho’s balanced budget is a model of success for states nationwide,” said Rep. Simpson. “Under Governor Little’s leadership, Idaho has launched new statewide… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the conference deal for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation provides for the largest pay raise for our military in over 20 years, authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense discretionary programs, improves military readiness, and strengthens national security. This final… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 1147 – Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023. This bill gives schools flexibility to craft nutritious lunches for students participating in school meal programs by allowing whole and 2 percent milk options.
“For too long, whole and 2 percent milk has been kept out of school cafeterias,” said Rep.… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R.4335 - VA Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2023. This legislation will ensure that veterans, servicemembers, and their families are made aware of all financing options available to them before purchasing a home. The VALID Act requires that a Federal Housing Administration mortgage notice contain… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced Victoria Djidjev, an 11th grader from Hillcrest High School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. Djidjev created AquaPulse, a water level analytics app that enables professionals and the public to gain valuable insights from water system data.
“It’s an honor… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – voted in favor of H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, a stop-gap funding measure that keeps the government open and funded. This legislation extends appropriations and authorities under the jurisdiction of four… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored legislation, H.R. 4059, to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior. Potash and phosphate are essential nutrients used to support plant growth, enhance water retention, and increase crop yield and disease resistance.
This bipartisan bill is led by Reps.… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 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 bill passed the House.
“I am pleased to see the House pass my… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which cuts and rescinds wasteful Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – authored language that reduces funding… Read more »
