My Fight in Congress to “Back the Blue”
By Congressman Mike Simpson
Washington, D.C. – “Like many Americans, I am concerned about the recent increases in violent crime across the country. I support reforms within law enforcement, but efforts from liberals to defund the police have hindered their ability to protect our communities. The fact is, most police officers are… Read more »
Simpson Responds to President Biden’s FY23 Budget Proposal
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after President Biden announced his FY23 Budget Proposal:
“The President’s FY23 Budget Proposal does not reflect the reality of life for most Americans. This budget just shows how out of touch the Biden Administration is and it doubles down… Read more »
Simpson Scores Funding for College of Eastern Idaho
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured $100,000 in a recent government funding bill to strengthen workforce development programming at the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
“As Idaho’s population continues to grow, the construction industry is growing with it,” said… Read more »
Simpson Tells Biden Administration to Ditch the Public Transportation Mask Mandate
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today sent a letter with several other colleagues to the Department of Transportation requesting the Biden Administration reverse their decision to extend the mask mandate on public transportation. On March 10, the Transportation Security… Read more »
Simpson Secures Idaho Provisions in Omnibus Legislation
INL, PILT, and sage grouse listing prohibition included along with $23.6 million to Idaho projects
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the House passage of H.R. 2471, which will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2022 and includes numerous critical benefits for Idaho and Western… Read more »
Simpson Secures Funding for Idaho National Guard, Boise Airport, Habitat for Humanity, CEI, U of I, Shoshone Bannock Fire Station and Several Ag Projects including Dubois Sheep Station and Idaho Grain Center
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced today that he has secured nearly $24 million in funding for 8 projects in Idaho’s Second Congressional District in the… 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 »
Setting the Record Straight on Fairness for All
By Congressman Mike Simpson
“In recent weeks, I have heard some questions from Idahoans about a bill in Congress that I am cosponsoring: H.R. 1440, the Fairness for All Act. It has come to my attention that certain misconceptions about this bill have spread via social media and even the press, and I would like to take the time to… Read more »
Throughout my time in Congress, I have considered it one of my most important responsibilities to protect the God-given right to life by supporting life-affirming federal policies. Read more »
Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Boost American Energy Independence and Cut Off Russia
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today cosponsored H.R. 6858, the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.
“This is an important bill that I hope receives immediate consideration on the House floor,” said Simpson. “The United States has vast domestic energy resources that… Read more »
