Today Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined House colleagues in supporting the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, which would  limit unnecessary and frivolous lawsuits in U.S. federal courts.  “We need to do better in this country protecting individuals and small businesses who have had been sued unfairly.  Often, even if a case is found to be frivolous, victims of baseless… Read more »

Idaho Congressman assumes Chairmanship of Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over Idaho National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration Read more »

Simpson authored language to delist wolf in Idaho, now joins colleagues in supporting nationwide delisting rule Read more »

“We need real reform of our healthcare system, and Obamacare doesn’t do it. As Congress continues to look for ways to delay, defund, alter, and repeal provisions of this misguided law, we must not stop exploring ways to improve both the quality and cost-effectiveness of our health care system." - Congressman Simpson Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently joined 180 Members of Congress by sending a letter to President Obama opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The Obama administration recently signed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) concerning the trade of conventional weapons. While the treaty is intended to rein in unregulated weapons around the world, Simpson is… Read more »

Simpson cosponsors bill to delay implementation of national healthcare plan Read more »

Simpson Cosponsored Amendment on Aquatic Invasive Species Included in final bill Read more »

Bill to prevent agencies from taking private water rights as condition of land use permit Read more »

“You may be hearing more and more from people in Idaho and some in Washington D.C. who would like you to believe that I support Obamacare.  They are attempting to reinvent my longstanding position opposed to the law, and are painting my vote to end the government shutdown as implicit support for a law I have consistently opposed.  They should be held accountable for those… Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson ensured that critical wildfire suppression funding was included in must-pass legislation to avert a potential debt default and end the federal government shutdown.  H.R. 2775 included vital funding—$600 million for the Forest Service and $36 million for the Department of the Interior—to restore wildfire suppression accounts that were emptied during the… Read more »