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Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Idaho Falls Regional Airport Terminal Expansion

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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $12,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Terminal Expansion Project in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R.7148 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.   “As Idaho Falls continues to grow, it is essential that the airport grows with…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Idaho Water Center

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,853,000 in funding for the Idaho Water Center Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R.7148 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.   “In Idaho, we know how valuable water is to our economy and way of life,” said Rep.…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Reconstructing US-30 in Soda Springs

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $9,367,000 in funding for the Soda Springs US-30 Reconstruction Project in Soda Springs, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R.7148 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. “Reconstructing the pavement of US Highway 30 through Soda Springs has long been a priority…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding to Build New Elementary School at Mountain Home Air Force Base

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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $6,409,000 funding for the Stephensen Elementary School Build Project in Mountain Home, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R.7148 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. “The construction of a new elementary school at Mountain Home Air Force Base is crucial to…

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…