Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today issued the following statement about his vote in the U.S. House in favor of the economic rescue bill: “There is a lot of information about this bill floating around, some of which is incorrect. One misconception is that there are no taxpayer protection provisions in this bill - this is not true,” said Simpson. “I could not vote for legislation that… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson applauded the decision by congressional leaders to allow the moratorium on offshore drilling to expire on Sept. 30.  As the energy crisis is continuing to take a toll on American families, Simpson has repeatedly pushed for a comprehensive solution that includes increased domestic production. “In the 25 years that the offshore drilling moratorium has been… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is carefully examining proposals to address our nation’s financial crisis in a timely and thoughtful manner. Although no legislation has been finalized on which to form an opinion, Simpson does not support the Administration’s initial proposal. "It is clear that our economy faces grave and unprecedented challenges," Simpson said. "I recognize that action… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today urged House negotiators on the tax extenders legislation to include a four-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act in any final bill. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig have secured inclusion of the reauthorization in the Senate version of the bill. Simpson’s letter stressed the importance of… Read more »

Idaho Senator Larry Craig and Congressman Mike Simpson announced today that the House and Senate have agreed to an additional $3 million for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho. The money for the Games is included in H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009.  “The Special Olympics World Winter Games are a… Read more »

Earlier this year, as our once-booming economy began to slow down and families began to face the challenges of high energy costs and the possibility of foreclosure, layoffs, and diminished investments, Congress responded quickly by passing a $150 billion economic stimulus bill that put $600 into the pockets of most Americans. While we all like a quick infusion of cash in our bank… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announces new hire and staff changes within his Washington, D.C. staff. Simpson hired Nathan Greene to be his new Legislative Assistant. Greene is from Bainbridge Island, WA and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Principia College in Elsah, IL. Greene previously worked for then Congressman C.L. "Butch" Otter, and Senator Larry… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6842, which brings the Second Amendment rights for the citizens of Washington, D.C. in-line with the recent Supreme Court decision District of Columbia v. Heller. Idaho Congressman Simpson supported this legislation and it passed the House with a vote of 266-152. This legislation was necessary because the District of Columbia city… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 189 colleagues in voting against H.R. 6899, the only energy bill that Speaker Pelosi has allowed to come to the House Floor for debate. Instead of doing everything we can to address the energy crisis, Speaker Pelosi’s bill refuses to offer real solutions to the energy crisis and actually limits our ability to free ourselves from our dependence on… Read more »

"Americans receive the best healthcare in the world. However, many Idahoans are concerned about the rising cost of medical bills and health insurance, and we need to work to ensure that healthcare remains accessible to everyone. I don’t believe that a government-run national healthcare program, like those of Canada or Europe, is the answer to the challenges that the American system faces.… Read more »