WASHINGTON— This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–authored language that blocks the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Lava Ridge Wind Project.
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WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee– released the following statement after the Committee approved the bill.
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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released an op-ed regarding his support for America’s servicemembers and veterans. Congressman Simpson recently voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 8070 – the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The FY25 NDAA fully funds America’s national defense, improves servicemember quality of life, enhances military readiness, and takes important steps to address the security threats… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his upcoming mobile office hours in June and July 2024 in Glenns Ferry, Arco, Montpelier, Island Park, Dubois, Malad, Gooding, Driggs, Victor, Mountain Home, American Falls, Salmon, Challis, and Hailey, Idaho. More information on the locations and times of the events is listed below.
June 12th, 2024
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WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he secured a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Report directing the Secretary of the United States Veterans Administration (VA) to consult with affected stakeholders and veterans impacted by the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program… Read more »
WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the hiring of four new staff members and recent promotions in his D.C. and District offices.
Penny Stehlik has joined the Simpson office as Senior Legislative Assistant. She previously worked as a Military Legislative Assistant for Congressman John Carter, Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–voted in favor of this legislation. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports… Read more »
WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director Dr. John Wagner released an op-ed celebrating the INL's 75th anniversary.
Celebrating 75 Years of Science and Innovation at INL
By Rep. Mike Simpson and Dr. John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory Director
The full op-ed is available below.
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WASHINGTON—This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–supported this advancement. This bill fully funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, supports… Read more »
