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Rep. Simpson Works to Ensure Idahoans Aren’t Trampled by Lava Ridge Wind Project

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee – secured a provision related to onshore wind projects in Idaho requiring the Comptroller General to produce a report…

Rep. Simpson Leads Effort to Prohibit ESA Sage Grouse Listing

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which includes language prohibiting the listing of the greater sage-grouse under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson – Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee –…

Rep. Simpson's Latest Community Project Funding Op-Ed

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is supporting Idaho’s dairy industry in Rupert, Idaho. Supporting Idaho's Dairy Industry By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Stanley Workforce Housing

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Stanley Workforce Housing Economic Development Initiative at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “Between high construction…

Rep. Simpson Secures Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center Funding

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center project at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “Idaho is blessed with some of…

Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Fort Hall’s Eagle Road Reconstruction Project

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Eagle Road Reconstruction project at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “Reconstructing Eagle Road is essential for improving…

Rep. Simpson Secures World Center for Birds of Prey Funding

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WASHINGTON— Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Workforce Housing for Critically Endangered Species Recovery project at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF).  “For years, the…

Rep. Simpson Supports National Defense Authorization Act

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) voted in favor of H.R. 2670 – the 2024 Fiscal Year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation authorizes $886.3 billion for national defense discretionary programs, which is $28 billion over the 2023 Fiscal Year enacted level. The bill will improve military readiness, equips our troops with the resources they…

Rep. Simpson’s Latest Community Project Funding Op-Ed

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WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. One such priority is the rehabilitation of the Mackay Dam in Custer County.  Funding for the Mackay Dam Cannot Wait By Rep. Mike Simpson The full op-ed is available below. As…

Rep. Simpson Announces D.C. and District Staff Changes

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WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced two changes in the D.C. and District office staff. The office welcomes Lexi Hamel as the new Press Secretary and McKenzie Johnson as a new Field Representative and Caseworker in the Boise District Office.    “We are excited to have Lexi and McKenzie join our staff,” said Rep. Simpson. “I’ve always been proud of my…