“It is obvious that physicians and dentists are not creditors, and they should not be forced to spend hundreds of dollars to comply with this needless regulation. They don’t require full payment at the time of service because they first bill the insurance company, then they bill the patient the remainder of the bill. This system should not be treated the same as a loan with a financial institution,” said Congressman Simpson. Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today praised the decision by the United States Postal Service to no longer pursue consolidation of three post offices in Idaho. After considering every factor, and after outcry from customers and local leaders, the USPS declared it would no longer consider closing the Pocatello Bannock Station, the Boise Collister Station or the Boise Airport Station. Read more »

“Idaho is known across the country as a great place to hunt and fish, and many Idahoans consider the opportunity to pursue these activities as one of the best things about living in our state,” said Simpson. “Public lands offer outdoor sportsmen and women the chance to hunt, fish, and shoot in many of Idaho’s most beautiful wild places, and I want to ensure that they continue to have access to these areas.” Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted against H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 because it included a provision concerning hate crimes. “I believe that every potential victim deserves protection,” said Simpson. “When any heinous crime is committed, perpetrators should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. All crimes are hateful and a… Read more »

“Our borders are not secure and they are not safe,” said Simpson. “In July, Border Agent Robert Rosas was murdered near the border while tracking illegal immigrants. A few weeks ago, a human smuggler tried to run over an agent. We must put an end to this needless and reckless violence and secure our borders.” Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development was appointed to House and Senate negotiations on a final Fiscal Year 2010 Subcommittee funding bill, today. Upon conclusion of the conference meeting, the House and Senate conferees will announce funding for the Idaho National Laboratory and the Idaho Cleanup Project as part… Read more »

“The provisions of this bill will expand reactor development, continue fuel cycle research, and push the development of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies” – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson Read more »

“My staff and I have visited each one of these projects and met firsthand with those who brought them to our attention. These are good projects that meet a specific state, local, or national need and bring real value to Idaho communities,” said Simpson. “I want to thank Mayor Duke Morton of Gooding and Mayor Dave Bieter of Boise, along with ISU President Art Vailas, for working with my office to identify these projects and advocate for them on a federal level. The outstanding efforts and vision of these three individuals and their staff are what made the award of this funding possible.” Read more »

“There is no doubt that rushed legislation results in poor laws,” said Simpson. “When we bypass the committee process or bring legislation to the floor that we have not had an opportunity to thoroughly vet, we make mistakes that cost the American taxpayers time and money." Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today opposed H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009.  This bill does away with the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, which has been providing subsidized loans to students for more than 40 years and has over 2,000 lenders participating. Instead, it shifts all student loans to the taxpayer financed, government-run Direct… Read more »