Simpson Questions BLM Director Stone-Manning on Lava Ridge Proposal During FY24 Budget Hearing Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, last week questioned Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning in a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget requests for the BLM, U.S. Fish and… Read more »

Idaho Congressional Delegation Introduce Wildfire Fighting Fix  Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Congressmen Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) yesterday cosponsored the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023. The legislation was introduced in both chambers of… Read more »

Simpson Speaks Out on WOTUS Congressional Review Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.J. Res 27, the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval, that would nullify the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (Corps) WOTUS rule that is set to take effect on March 20,… Read more »

Idaho Delegation Requests Extension of Public Comment Period for Lava Ridge Environmental Impact Statement   Washington, D.C.--Due to the size and scope of the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project and the accompanying draft environmental impact statement (DEIS), as well as continued stakeholder concerns, Idaho’s Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the U.S.… Read more »

Biden Administration’s Overreach on WOTUS Fails Rural America By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – Over the years, Idaho’s farmers, ranchers, and small businesses have sounded the alarm about efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redefine what waters are regulated under the Clean Water Act.  While I support the goal of safeguarding a clean water supply… Read more »

Little, Bedke, Crapo, Risch, Simpson raise concerns about Lava Ridge wind farm proposal on federal land Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, and Congressman Mike Simpson jointly communicated deep concerns to Idaho’s head of the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) about the Lava Ridge wind farm proposed in… Read more »

Simpson Announces Appropriations Subcommittee Assignments Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Congressman Simpson will continue to serve on the House Appropriations Committee.  He will serve as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee and serve as a member of the House Energy and… Read more »

Simpson Secures Funding for Custer County Court Annex in FY23 Omnibus Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today highlighted the inclusion of the Custer County Court Annex Building project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The project was included in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration bill at Congressman… Read more »

My Priorities for Idaho as House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman “Over the past few years, we have been reminded again that being outside in nature is good for the human soul.  This is no secret to those of us privileged to live in Idaho, where we enjoy an abundance of mountains, forests, rivers, and other wild spaces where we can experience the beauty… Read more »

The Domestic Production of Critical Minerals for National Security   By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “As the new year and a new Congress begin, we have an opportunity to set our nation on a course toward energy independence and future prosperity.  During my time in Congress, I have grown deeply concerned about the fact that the United States is far too reliant… Read more »