WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis.   “For too long, we have seen countless Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered or gone missing at a disproportional rate.… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–released a joint op-ed with Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) regarding the recently passed Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which provides a permanent pay fix for federal wildland firefighters. A Permanent… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed in response to the dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Trump. The Lawfare Campaign Against President Trump Continues to Fall Apart By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below From facing multiple legal challenges to then attempting to take President Trump’s name off the… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his support for America’s servicemembers and veterans. Congressman Simpson recently voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director Dr. John Wagner released an op-ed celebrating the INL's 75th anniversary. Celebrating 75 Years of Science and Innovation at INL By Rep. Mike Simpson and Dr. John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory Director The full op-ed is available below. Throughout 2024, the Idaho National Laboratory… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his support for Idaho agriculture.  Supporting Idaho Agriculture By Rep. Mike Simpson        The full op-ed is available below.   Whether you realize it or not, every one of us depends on American agriculture every day. Farmers and ranchers across Idaho feed and clothe our… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding the crisis at the southern border.  An Undeniable Crisis at the Southern Border By Rep. Mike Simpson         The full op-ed is available below.   The Biden administration’s open-border policies have fueled crime, undermined public safety, and overwhelmed our federal,… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his 2024 outlook.   Starting 2024 on the Right Foot  By Rep. Mike Simpson          The full op-ed is available below.        The beginning of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect on the previous year, build on accomplishments, and set goals… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding the importance of Veterans Day in the United States.  Standing with Our Veterans   By Rep. Mike Simpson      The full op-ed is available below.      Veterans Day is when we should all pause and honor the men and women who fought to protect our… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting his concerns with the Lava Ridge Wind Turbine Project proposal. Congressman Simpson has been a strong vocal opponent of the Lava Ridge Wind Project and has advocated for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to listen to Idahoans’ concerns.   The Lava Ridge Wind Project Proposal is Out-of-Touch with… Read more »