WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Iranian Campaign Medal Act. This legislation would authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a United States military decoration to service members who served in Iran in direct support of Operation Midnight Hammer. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX).
“Taking action to prevent the world’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding securing a stable, legal workforce for American agriculture.
"President Trump recently emphasized his commitment to protecting America’s farmers while removing violent criminals who have no place in our country. He is absolutely right. Our focus should remain on… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3699 – the Energy Choice Act. This legislation would prohibit states or local governments from banning an energy service's connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY).
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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle for advancing President Trump’s full policy agenda.
“The One Big Beautiful Bill is the America-First policy agenda that Idahoans and Americans nationwide voted for in November,” said Rep.… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $700,000 in funding for the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project in Blackfoot, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.
“During this pivotal time… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,865,039 in funding for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Magic Valley-Jerome Expansion Project in Jerome, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.
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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 425 – the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act. This legislation repeals the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and relieves American small business owners from the burdensome Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, heavy fines, and criminal penalties. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Warren… Read more »
WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle to advance President Trump's full policy agenda.
“The budget reconciliation package—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—is the legislative vehicle to advance President Trump's full commonsense policy agenda. To put… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.
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WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill invests in border security and public safety and supports the Trump administration’s policy initiatives.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we have the most secure border in American history,”… Read more »
