Simpson Supports the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the passage of H.R. 26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation Simpson has historically cosponsored. H.R. 26, first introduced by Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO), would ensure that a child who survives a failed abortion be given the… Read more »

Respect for Marriage Act Protects States’ Rights and Religious Freedom By Congressman Simpson Washington, D.C. – “Marriage has always been the fundamental building block of our society.  In recent years, it has also become one of the most debated and controversial political issues in this country.  When the House of Representatives voted this week to send H.R. 8404, the… Read more »

Simpson Opposes Democrats’ Radical Abortion Legislation Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today opposed Democrat legislation to nationalize abortion services on demand, H.R. 8296 and H.R. 8297. “As expected, House Democrats have drafted extreme legislation in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on abortion, moving far past Roe v. Wade and attempting to erode… Read more »

Simpson Statement on SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: “With this historic decision, the Supreme Court affirms the right of the states to protect human life.  This is the correct decision and I’m pleased that the… Read more »

Simpson Cosponsors Life at Conception Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his cosponsorship of H.R. 1011, the Life at Conception Act. “In light of the recent nationwide debates on abortion, I remain fervently committed to protecting the rights of the unborn. I have held this position in this and every Congress, and I am pleased to reaffirm this priority… Read more »

Simpson Tells Biden Administration to Act on Baby Formula Shortage Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined over 100 of his House Colleagues in urging President Biden and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to take immediate action on the nationwide shortage of baby formula which has reached crisis levels in recent weeks.  “This baby formula shortage is a serious health… Read more »

Simpson Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Draft Opinion Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after the Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked yesterday evening. “The fact that this draft opinion was leaked represents a serious attempt to hijack a trusted institution – and that should alarm Americans regardless of… Read more »

Setting the Record Straight on Fairness for All By Congressman Mike Simpson “In recent weeks, I have heard some questions from Idahoans about a bill in Congress that I am cosponsoring: H.R. 1440, the Fairness for All Act.  It has come to my attention that certain misconceptions about this bill have spread via social media and even the press, and I would like to take the time to… Read more »

Throughout my time in Congress, I have considered it one of my most important responsibilities to protect the God-given right to life by supporting life-affirming federal policies. Read more »

Simpson-supported Initiative to fix Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Payment Allocations Heads to President’s Desk for Signature Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the House of Representatives passed a Simpson-supported effort to fix an error in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and preserve counties’ Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payment allocations. “The SRS program provides a vital source… Read more »