WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill champions America’s veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care programs and benefits. This legislation also supports military families,… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his support for America’s servicemembers and veterans. Congressman Simpson recently voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports national security, and exceeds the Department of Defense’s Military Construction… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) voted in favor of H.R. 2670 – the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense discretionary programs, which is $28 billion over the 2023 Fiscal Year enacted level. The bill will improve military readiness, equips our troops with the resources they… Read more »

Simpson Supports Fiscal Responsibility Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act.  This legislation builds on House Republicans’ efforts in the Limit, Save, Grow Act by raising the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, and including nondefense spending cuts, permitting reforms for domestic energy… Read more »

Government Must Do What American Families Do Every Day – Prioritize Responsible Spending By Congressman Mike Simpson Washington, D.C. – “There is a lot of concern and speculation about the possibility of exceeding the federal debt limit as early as next month, but I find it helpful to face these challenges by starting with the facts.  Looking at the facts will allow us to address… Read more »

Simpson Announces Mobile Office Hours in Hansen and Kimberly, Idaho Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his upcoming mobile office hours happening May 10, 2023, in Hansen and Kimberly, Idaho.  The event will start with discussion at the City of Hansen Community Room and be followed by lunch at the Ageless Senior Center in Kimberly. City of Hansen… Read more »

Simpson Announces Jessica Hammond as Veteran and Military Outreach Coordinator in Twin Falls District Office Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced the recent hiring of Jessica Hammond through the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program, a two-year fellowship opportunity for veterans to work in congressional offices.  Hammond will work in Simpson’s Twin… Read more »

Simpson, Boise VAMC Applaud VA Announcement to Reset Electronic Health Record Program Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement to halt future rollouts of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Program, a system that was deployed at various VA Medical Centers (VAMC) despite reported deficiencies that… Read more »