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 »

Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman holds hearing on FY14 budget proposal for BLM Read more »

Bill Prevents Helium Shortage to United States, Impacting Industry like Micron Read more »

Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman expresses great concern over Forest Service budget proposal Read more »

Questions Director on sage grouse, wolves during budget hearing Read more »