Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has included critical wildfire suppression funding for the Forest Service and Department of Interior in the short-term continuing resolution. The CR, which would extend government funding at sequestration levels through mid-December, provides $600 million to the Forest Service and $36 million to the Department of the Interior to restore wildfire suppression accounts that have been depleted during the devastating 2013 fire season. Simpson chairs the House Interior ...
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is a cosponsor of legislation to prevent Members of Congress from receiving special treatment under Obamacare by receiving a subsidy for their health insurance plan. Congress is required to be moved to the health insurance exchange once the law comes into effect, and recently the Obama Administration ruled that Members of Congress and staff would receive a federal subsidy for their insurance. “This is about ensuring Congress does not get any special treatment,” Con...
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule yesterday which would establish federal regulatory jurisdiction over non-navigable streams, wetlands and other water resources. Currently, non-navigable waters are regulated by the states. “Like many people who have watched this issue carefully, I’m very concerned about this proposed rule. Most farmers...
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Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in support of H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies Without Verification Act. This bill would stop Obamacare subsidies from being awarded until a workable verification system is in operation. “Idahoans know that Obamacare is the wrong direction for our health care system, and even President Obama has been forced to admit the law is unworkable as he continues to delay or waive major provisions,” Simpson said. “Half of its deadlines have been missed so far.” H.R. 2775 wo...
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Today the Idaho Congressional Delegation announced they will hold the 2013 Service Academy Day on Sat., Oct. 5 at Gowen Field, Boise, ID. The purpose of this event is to share information with prospective candidates and their parents about the congressional nomination process to our nation’s service academies. Registration for this event will take place at 1:00 p.m. and the program begins at 1:30. Speakers include: Idaho Cadets and Midshipmen, Academy Liaison Officers, Congressional Academy Coor...
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joins fellow Members of Congress in signing a letter to the President of the United States regarding the use of military force in Syria. Members are requesting President Obama seek congressional authorization before ordering the use of U.S. military force. “I am very concerned about the consequences of engaging U.S. assets in another foreign conflict and believe the White House should consult with Congress before taking any action in Syria,” Simpson said. The lette...
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