Simpson Supports Fiscal Responsibility Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act.  This legislation builds on House Republicans’ efforts in the Limit, Save, Grow Act by raising the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, and including nondefense spending cuts, permitting reforms for domestic energy… Read more »

Government Must Do What American Families Do Every Day – Prioritize Responsible Spending By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “There is a lot of concern and speculation about the possibility of exceeding the federal debt limit as early as next month, but I find it helpful to face these challenges by starting with the facts.  Looking at the facts will allow us to address… Read more »

Simpson Statement on President Biden’s FY24 Budget Proposal Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s FY24 budget proposal: “Today in Philadelphia, President Biden proudly lauded his budget proposal to cut the federal deficit by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.  What he failed to acknowledge was… Read more »

Simpson Secures Funding for Downtown Boise YMCA Catalytic Development Project in FY23 Omnibus Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of the Downtown Boise YMCA Catalytic Redevelopment Project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development… Read more »

Simpson Secures Funding for Agricultural Research in Kimberly, Idaho Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE) Project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug… Read more »

Simpson Secures Funds for CSI Jerome Education and Training Center Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of College of Southern Idaho’s (CSI’s) Jerome Education and Training Center Project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug… Read more »

Simpson Secures Funds for McCammon Fire Station Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of the McCammon Fire Station Project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill at… Read more »

 Simpson Statement on SOTU Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued the following statement on President Biden’s second State of the Union address: “Despite inheriting the most secure southern border in history, President Biden has allowed over 4.5 million illegal border crossings since taking office and has allowed the flow of deadly fentanyl to infiltrate… Read more »

Simpson Announces Appropriations Subcommittee Assignments Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Congressman Simpson will continue to serve on the House Appropriations Committee.  He will serve as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee and serve as a member of the House Energy and… Read more »

Simpson Delivers for City of Grace Project in FY23 Omnibus Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of a wastewater collection and treatment systems improvement project for the City of Grace in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies… Read more »