WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Public Lands in Public Hands Act. This bill would maintain public access to public land by banning the sale or transfer of most public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service except under specific conditions and where required under previous laws. This legislation is sponsored by… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. “Only American citizens should decide American elections,” said Rep. Simpson. “Over the last four years, the American people watched President Biden and Vice President… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA). This bill would limit the power of district judges to impose nationwide injunctions. This legislation is led by Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA). “Elected officials have the power to legislate, not judges with overreaching agendas,” said Rep. Simpson. “Legislating from the bench… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. “Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested over 14,000 convicted illegal criminals within the first 50… Read more »

WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his optimism and confidence about the direction America is headed under President Trump’s leadership. “For nearly a decade, the mainstream media has worked tirelessly to paint Donald Trump and his policies in a negative light. Don’t be fooled. In November, more than 77 million… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson—Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—secured a key provision in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act that prioritizes funding for Wildland Fire Management, including permanently addressing wildland firefighter pay. The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act passed Congress… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. This legislation keeps the federal government funded and operational until September 30th, 2025. This bill also includes a key provision authored by Congressman Simpson—Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—that prioritizes funding for… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act for reauthorization. This bill will continue support to organizations that provide oral health care to underserved populations, especially seniors and children living in rural communities. “Since its implementation, the Action for Dental… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. This bill would permanently extend Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code, which is slated to expire at the end of this year. Should these tax cuts expire, small businesses will face an immediate and massive tax hike. This legislation is led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) with support from more than… Read more »

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 »