WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – secured a provision related to onshore wind projects in Idaho requiring the Comptroller General to produce a report… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is supporting Idaho’s dairy industry in Rupert, Idaho. Supporting Idaho's Dairy Industry By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Stanley Workforce Housing Economic Development Initiative at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “Between high construction… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center project at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “Idaho is blessed with some of… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Eagle Road Reconstruction project at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “Reconstructing Eagle Road is essential for improving… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Workforce Housing for Critically Endangered Species Recovery project at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “For years, the… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) voted in favor of H.R. 2670 – the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense discretionary programs, which is $28 billion over the 2023 Fiscal Year enacted level. The bill will improve military readiness, equips our troops with the resources they… Read more »

Simpson Secures INL Priorities in FY24 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson yesterday voted to advance the FY24 Energy and Water Appropriations bill out of Committee for further consideration in the House of Representatives.  The measure passed with a vote of 34-24. “Even in years of decreasing budgets, we can and should still… Read more »

Why Community Project Funding Matters for Idaho By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “I often hear about people’s frustration that Congress is not working on their behalf, and with all the political grandstanding and bickering going on, I get their point.  But one way in which Congress is working on your behalf is through Community Project Funding (CPF).  Opponents… Read more »

Simpson Supports REINS Act to Limit Executive Overreach Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.R. 277, the Regulations from the Executives in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023.  This legislation would reassert Congress’ legislative authority and prevent executive overreach in the federal rulemaking process by requiring congressional approval… Read more »