Omnibus appropriations bill includes wildfire funding, efforts to make costs more transparent Read more »

H.R. 3377 would clarify Clean Water Act to protect private property and states’ rights Read more »

Idaho Congressman asks EPA to withdraw onerous regional haze rules, work with State of Wyoming on more reasonable plan Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule yesterday which would establish federal regulatory jurisdiction over non-navigable streams, wetlands and other water resources.  Currently, non-navigable waters are regulated by the… Read more »

Simpson Supports Bill Requiring Congressional Action for new Regulations Read more »

“When you look at how much the major rules pending at the EPA would cost in terms of increased energy prices for consumers and job losses, it is clear that the Obama Administration doesn’t care about the full impact of its actions on the American people,” said Simpson. Read more »

Bill would provide for federal minimum standards but protects states’ right to regulate. Read more »

Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson - “This Administration's appetite for new regulations and disregard for the will of Congress have left us with little choice but to block his climate change agenda in this bill.” Read more »

 Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has cosponsored H.R. 2707, the Clean Water Compliance and Ratepayer Affordability Act of 2013, which gives communities flexibility in dealing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean water regulations. This bill will direct the EPA to work with municipalities that are seeking to develop and implement integrated plans to meet their wastewater… Read more »

Amendment was offered to House Energy and Water Appropriations bill currently under consideration Read more »