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Rep. Simpson’s Latest Community Project Funding Op-Ed

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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 constructing affordable housing for temporary and permanent employees and their families in Stanley, Idaho.  Standing up for Stanley  By Rep. Mike…

Rep. Simpson Slams New “Phase 3” Heavy Duty Truck Rule

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WASHINGTON— Last week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed on to a letter led by Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the disastrous ramifications of their new “Phase 3” Heavy Duty Truck Rule.    “Executive agencies and radical environmentalists should not – and cannot – force their…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Stanley Workforce Housing

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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…

Rep. Simpson Secures Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center Funding

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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…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Fort Hall’s Eagle Road Reconstruction Project

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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…

Rep. Simpson Secures World Center for Birds of Prey Funding

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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…

My Continued Fight Against EPA Overreach

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My Continued Fight Against EPA Overreach By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “As American families work to recover from the economic challenges they’ve faced over the past few years, the federal government should make it easier for them to succeed, not harder.  Unfortunately, instead of giving families and businesses the flexibility they need to creatively meet these…

Simpson Backs Tax Relief Bill for Auto Dealers

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Simpson Backs Tax Relief Bill for Auto Dealers Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently cosponsored H.R. 700, the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, legislation that would provide needed short-term relief to help auto dealers recover from severe inventory shortages due to global supply chain issues. “Between the recent pandemic and ongoing global supply chain…

Simpson Secures Funding for Downtown Boise YMCA Catalytic Development Project in FY23 Omnibus

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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…

Simpson Champions Funding for Healing Idaho Community Development Project in FY23 Omnibus

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Simpson Champions Funding for Healing Idaho Community Development Project in FY23 Omnibus Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of the Healing Idaho Community Development Project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development…