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

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson ensured that critical wildfire suppression funding was included in must-pass legislation to avert a potential debt default and end the federal government shutdown.  H.R. 2775 included vital funding—$600 million for the Forest Service and $36 million for the Department of the Interior—to restore wildfire suppression accounts that were emptied during the… Read more »

The Open Our Nation’s Parks and Museums Act would have restarted operations of national parks, Smithsonian museums, and others in spite of shutdown Read more »

Idaho Congressman wins the inclusion of money to replenish depleted wildfire accounts Read more »

 Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has included critical wildfire suppression funding for the Forest Service and Department of Interior in the short-term continuing resolution.  The CR, which would extend government funding at sequestration levels through mid-December, provides $600 million to the Forest Service and $36 million to the Department of the Interior to restore wildfire… Read more »

Bill would reduce permitting delays for exploration and production of critical minerals in U.S. Read more »

By Congressman Mike Simpson Read more »

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

H.R. 876 would authorize and permit existing historical water diversions in Idaho wilderness areas, allowing for repair and maintenance Read more »

Legislation Protects Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting on Federal Land Read more »