“Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released more than 1,236 pages of new regulations governing the growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fresh produce.  While it is of utmost importance to preserve the safety of the U.S. food supply, I am concerned about the scientific necessity of this rule and the economic impact that it would have on growers in… Read more »

H.R. 876 would allow Forest Service to authorize existing water diversions in Idaho wilderness Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today supported legislation to expand onshore domestic energy production by establishing an efficient and responsible process for producing energy on federal lands.  H.R. 1965, the Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act of 2013, aims to reverse recent declines in domestic oil and natural gas production on federal lands, creating jobs and moving our… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has introduced legislation, H.R. 3457, to add a judge to Idaho’s federal court system, which has a ballooning caseload and just two U.S. district judges. Simpson’s legislation directs the appointment of a third district judge in Idaho. “It is far past time for Idaho to get a third district judge and the bill I have introduced will provide the… Read more »

Today Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined House colleagues in supporting the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, which would  limit unnecessary and frivolous lawsuits in U.S. federal courts.  “We need to do better in this country protecting individuals and small businesses who have had been sued unfairly.  Often, even if a case is found to be frivolous, victims of baseless… Read more »

Idaho Congressman assumes Chairmanship of Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over Idaho National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration Read more »

Simpson authored language to delist wolf in Idaho, now joins colleagues in supporting nationwide delisting rule Read more »

“We need real reform of our healthcare system, and Obamacare doesn’t do it. As Congress continues to look for ways to delay, defund, alter, and repeal provisions of this misguided law, we must not stop exploring ways to improve both the quality and cost-effectiveness of our health care system." - Congressman Simpson Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently joined 180 Members of Congress by sending a letter to President Obama opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The Obama administration recently signed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) concerning the trade of conventional weapons. While the treaty is intended to rein in unregulated weapons around the world, Simpson is… Read more »

Simpson cosponsors bill to delay implementation of national healthcare plan Read more »