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 »
Simpson, Risch Lead Effort to Prohibit ESA Sage-Grouse Listing
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Senator Jim Risch this week led their colleagues in a bicameral letter to Senate and House leadership urging the continued Endangered Species Act (ESA) greater sage-grouse listing prohibition be maintained in a potential end-of-year spending package.
“I have not fought… Read more »
Simpson Secures Funding for Idaho Priorities in Interior Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced that he has secured funding for sage grouse conservation, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), and the Minerals Resources Program, as well as $4.56 million in funding for two water treatment projects in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District in the Fiscal Year… Read more »
Simpson Cosponsors No Timber From Tyrants Act
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has supported several recent measures to help inflict damage on Russia’s war chest for their malicious invasion of Ukraine. Among these efforts include supporting H.R. 6968, the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, signed into law April 8, and cosponsoring H.R. 7437, the No Timber From… Read more »
Simpson Receives Recognition for Reforestation Efforts
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today received recognition from American Forests conservation organization for his efforts to advance and champion the REPLANT Act, which safeguards the critical role that healthy forests play in providing clean air and water, reinvigorating ecosystems, protecting wildlife habitat,… Read more »
Idaho Delegation Encourages Secure Supply Chains for Critical Minerals
By Senator Risch, Senator Crapo, Representative Simpson, and Representative Fulcher
Washington, D.C. – “Together, as Idaho’s Congressional delegation, we express our grave concern with the vulnerability of supply chains and the long-term implications if we do not act now to develop a secure supply chain of critical… Read more »
