WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced H.R. 319, a bill that would add a needed federal district judgeship to resolve currently understaffed and backlogged courts in Idaho. “Justice for Idahoans is being delayed because our state desperately needs a third district judge," said Rep. Simpson. “President Biden's veto of the bipartisan, bicameral JUDGES Act last month… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to Idaho Governor Brad Little’s State of the State and Budget Address to kick off the 2025 Idaho legislative session.   “Idaho continues to set the standard for cutting red tape and investing in communities across our state,” said Rep. Simpson. “As the least regulated state in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for Speaker Johnson to continue serving as the United States House of Representatives Speaker.   “Speaker Mike Johnson is the kind of leader we need to advance President Trump's agenda through the United States House of Representatives and deliver for the American… Read more »

WASHINGTON— This week, the United States House of Representatives passed S. 4367 - the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. This bipartisan legislation authorizes the United States Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program to carry out projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of our… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act). This legislation will add critically needed federal judgeships to resolve currently understaffed and backlogged courts—including an additional federal district judgeship in Idaho.   “With Idaho’s population growth comes… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 5009 – the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The FY25 NDAA authorizes America’s national defense, improves servicemember quality of life, enhances military readiness, and takes important steps to address the security threats America… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced Kade Poulson and Hazel Rivadeneira, two talented 8th graders from Burley Junior High School, as the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. Poulson and Rivadeneira created Undertale Remake Boss Battle.  “I am thrilled to congratulate Kade Poulson and Hazel Rivadeneira… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Final Record of Decision announcement on the Lava Ridge Wind Project. “From the beginning, I have made it abundantly clear that the Lava Ridge Wind Project is completely out of touch with the values and needs of our state,” said Rep.… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–held an oversight hearing on the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. Subcommittee members heard testimonies from Tribal leaders and pressed relevant agency officials for answers. Below are excerpts from Rep. Simpson’s prepared… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, and Governor Brad Little issued the following statement upon the release of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Final Resource Management Plan for the Greater Sage-grouse Land Use Plan Amendments and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The proposed… Read more »