WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – authored language that pushes back against the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).   “I have been a strong… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which repeals President Biden’s overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulations. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – authored language to… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter to newly-elected Speaker Johnson urging the passage of the 2023 Farm Bill. This letter, led by Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and more than 60 Members of the House of Representatives, reaffirms their commitment to passing a Farm Bill that supports rural America and invests in critical programs for agricultural producers,… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced the Urban Canal Modernization Act. This legislation allows the Bureau of Reclamation to authorize a 35% non-reimbursable cost share to help repair and rehabilitate “urban canals of concern,” canals through urban areas that would cause significant property damage or possible loss of life if the canal were to fail. Many… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).  “As a longtime member and former Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) to serve as the 56th United States House of Representatives Speaker.   "Congressman Johnson is a principled conservative who will put our country’s best interests first," said Rep. Simpson. "I had the opportunity to… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced the Don’t Develop Obstructive Infrastructure on our Terrain (Don’t DO IT) Act. This legislation would prevent the Secretary of Interior from approving a wind or solar project on public lands if the Legislature in the respective state has passed a resolution of disapproval. This legislation comes as the proposal to build a… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res.771, a resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. This bipartisan resolution - introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) - reaffirms United States support for… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting his concerns with the Lava Ridge Wind Turbine Project proposal. Congressman Simpson has been a strong vocal opponent of the Lava Ridge Wind Project and has advocated for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to listen to Idahoans’ concerns.   The Lava Ridge Wind Project Proposal is Out-of-Touch with… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in response to the Idaho Republican Party’s recent statement on the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker of the House vote.   I’m Not Over the “Moon” for a Speaker Jordan - Idaho Deserves Better  By Rep. Mike Simpson      The full op-ed is available… Read more »