Simpson Statement on WOTUS Resolution to Override Biden Veto Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued a statement on the House of Representative’s attempt to override President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 27 that would have nullified the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (Corps) rule revising the definition of Waters of the… Read more »

Simpson Statement on President Biden’s FY24 Budget Proposal Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s FY24 budget proposal: “Today in Philadelphia, President Biden proudly lauded his budget proposal to cut the federal deficit by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.  What he failed to acknowledge was… 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 »

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 »

 Simpson Statement on SOTU Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued the following statement on President Biden’s second State of the Union address: “Despite inheriting the most secure southern border in history, President Biden has allowed over 4.5 million illegal border crossings since taking office and has allowed the flow of deadly fentanyl to infiltrate… Read more »

Simpson Supports the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the passage of H.R. 26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation Simpson has historically cosponsored. H.R. 26, first introduced by Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO), would ensure that a child who survives a failed abortion be given the… Read more »

Simpson Statement on the FY23 Omnibus Package Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today made the following statement on his opposition to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2617, FY23 Omnibus Appropriations. The bill, which will fund the government through Fiscal Year 2023, totaled $1.7 trillion and passed the House by a heavily partisan vote.  “While there are plenty of… Read more »

Respect for Marriage Act Protects States’ Rights and Religious Freedom By Congressman Simpson Washington, D.C. – “Marriage has always been the fundamental building block of our society.  In recent years, it has also become one of the most debated and controversial political issues in this country.  When the House of Representatives voted this week to send H.R. 8404, the… Read more »

BOISE, Idaho – Today, the Idaho Congressional Delegation applauded Micron Technology on its announcement that it will construct a new memory chip plant in Boise, the first new memory semiconductor manufacturing fab built in the U.S. in the last 20 years. “Idaho and Micron have been partners since Day One of the company’s founding right here in the Treasure Valley. Micron’s… Read more »

Simpson Statement on Democrat Spending Bill Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today made the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.” “No matter the name of the legislation, this bill will do anything but reduce inflation. Americans are experiencing the worst inflation this country has seen in 40 years – skyrocketing prices at… Read more »