WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2025 joint address to Congress. “The American Dream is being restored under President Trump's leadership," said Rep. Simpson. “After his first month back in the Oval Office and working at an unprecedented pace, President Trump has wasted no time putting Americans… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Death Tax Repeal Act. This bill would permanently repeal the unfair death tax, providing relief to family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches from being hit by the hefty tax that occurs on the transfer of property or other assets from a deceased family member.  This legislation is led by Rep. Feenstra (R-IA) with… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution.   “I am encouraged that House Republicans have taken the first crucial step in this reconciliation process,” said Rep. Simpson. “The House Republican Budget Resolution lays out a path to… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his upcoming Veterans Resource Fair in Twin Falls, Idaho on Friday, February 21st, 2025. More information on the location and time of the event is listed below.      “Ensuring our local heroes are taken care of is one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Rep. Simpson. “It is always Team… Read more »

WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his upcoming priorities as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee. “I spent the last four years fighting against the Biden administration’s job-killing regulatory overreach and disastrous policies. Now, instead of simply pushing back, the… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act. This legislation protects American oil and natural gas production by preventing any President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless authorized to do so by law. “The American people gave Republicans a mandate to unleash American-made energy,… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R.27 - the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act. This legislation permanently extends President Trump’s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances and gives law enforcement the tools they need to keep Americans safe from dangerous illicit drugs. “We cannot afford to waste any time… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 45, the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, a bill prohibiting corporations from securing federal contracts while discriminating against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms. This legislation is led by Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI). “Americans’ taxpayer dollars should never go into the… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the nomination of 26 Idaho students to United States Military Academies. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five service academies. After the candidates receive their nominations, the Academies will evaluate the students’ applications and make the final decision on… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter encouraging President Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of his new administration. This bicameral letter, led by U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and James Lankford (R-OK), has support from 36 Senators and… Read more »