WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he secured a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Report directing the Secretary of the United States Veterans Administration (VA) to consult with affected stakeholders and veterans impacted by the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the hiring of four new staff members and recent promotions in his D.C. and District offices.   Penny Stehlik has joined the Simpson office as Senior Legislative Assistant. She previously worked as a Military Legislative Assistant for Congressman John Carter, Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–voted in favor of this legislation. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports… Read more »

WASHINGTON—This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–supported this advancement. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports… Read more »

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 honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day,” said Rep. Simpson. “Law enforcement officers in Idaho and… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. This legislation curbs President Biden’s misguided efforts to withhold critical security resources appropriated in United States law by compelling the delivery of defense weapons to Israel as they fight to protect themselves against radical terrorists.  “President Biden’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the bipartisan Not Just a Number Act, legislation to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take a more comprehensive look at the factors that best prevent veteran suicide. “Behind every veteran suicide lies a heartbreaking story, a silent struggle, and an irreplaceable loss,” said Rep. Simpson. “Through expanding… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson—a cosponsor of the WEST Act—voted in favor of this legislation. This bill withdraws the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently finalized “Public Lands Rule” and would prevent future issuance of a substantially similar rule. The BLM’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson led a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) opposing any efforts to reclassify potatoes as a non-vegetable in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).  Rep. Simpson and Rep. Pingree (D-ME) led the effort and were joined… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $7,082,856 for the Mackay Dam Rehabilitation Project in Custer County, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill.  Despite claims that CPF projects are "wasteful earmarks," Community Project Funding gives Members of… Read more »