“Over the past year, Idahoans have expressed to me how frustrated they are that Washington is not listening to them. It’s long past time to bring government back to the people,” said Simpson. “America Speaks Out gives them an opportunity to take back the reins from those who believe that government, not the people government represents, knows best, and I’m excited to have the chance to dialog with the Idahoans who participate.” Read more »

“There is no doubt that Greece’s serious debt crisis could have ramifications here at home, but I am deeply concerned about the long-term implications that bailing out other countries have for both the global economy and the U.S. economy,” Simpson said. “Putting other nations at risk because one country overspent and racked up enormous amounts of debt is a dangerous precedent to set.” Read more »

“Giving U.S. potato growers full access to the market in Mexico would have a dramatically positive impact on the Idaho potato industry,” said Simpson. “I am hopeful that President Calderon will recognize that reducing trade barriers would prove beneficial to both of our countries.” Read more »

Chart shows that very few small businesses will qualify for the small business tax credit included in the Democrats’ health reform bill. Read more »

“I want to congratulate AREVA and the people of Eastern Idaho who have worked so hard to secure this loan guarantee and bring the Eagle Rock facility to our state,” said Simpson, a member of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee which funds the Department of Energy and the Loan Guarantee program. “Nuclear energy must play a strong role in our nation’s energy future and the Eagle Rock facility’s contribution to that future will be enormous.” Read more »

“Every year the House Budget Committee starts the budget process by creating the federal budget resolution, which then goes to the House floor for a vote.  It is one of the few things that Congress must do every year: it sets the spending framework within which Congress must work that year, and creates a budget picture for years into the future. It is one of the basic responsibilities of… Read more »

“There can be little doubt that the mandate to purchase health insurance in Obamacare is unconstitutional and needs to be removed,” said Congressman Mike Simpson. “I simply cannot accept that our Founding Fathers would permit the federal government to compel the purchase of a private product as a condition of citizenship. It is unprecedented, unwarranted, and un-American.” Read more »

“Teachers play a critical role in shaping our future. They touch the lives of children every day. They inspire, encourage, motivate, and educate the next generation. I applaud their efforts and thank them for their dedication.” Read more »

“The impact of the Farm Bill on Idaho’s farming and ranching families cannot be overestimated,” said Simpson. “Our ability to maintain a cheap, safe, and domestic supply of food in the United States is tied directly to the policies put forth in the Farm Bill. Too few people in our nation appreciate the complexities of maintaining a domestic supply of food while too many under appreciate the work, money, and emotion that goes into being a farmer or rancher. We have to do everything we can to keep our food grown right here in the United States and the hearing today helped move us in the right direction.” Read more »

The pro gun demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and the crowds gathered across the Potomac River in Virginia last week were a stark reminder of the passion with which Americans value their personal freedoms. These men and woman journeyed from across the country to remind their government that the Second Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms, is a right guaranteed them as law abiding citizens and is as fundamental as the First Amendment, which allowed them to make their voices heard in the first place. Read more »