U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) today led a meeting with other members of Congress and top officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to directly convey concerns they have heard from Oregon and Idaho onion farmers and fruit growers about new water quality rules that could cripple family farms nationwide. Walden and Simpson invited the FDA officials to… Read more »

Amendment was offered to House Energy and Water Appropriations bill currently under consideration Read more »

House passes bill to expand offshore energy production, create jobs, and reduce dependence on foreign oil Read more »

“This past weekend the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) presented an updated cost estimate of Obamacare, and like many updated estimates before it, this one paints the long term impact of the law in a much less favorable light then was originally promised by its supporters. “While we already know that the long-term cost of the bill will add enormously to the national debt,… Read more »

“President Obama has once again demonstrated to the American people that he has little regard for the legislative process or concern for the economic impact of his regulatory appetite” – Congressman Mike Simpson Read more »

Idaho Congressman says Energy Dept. funding bill allows progress to continue on nuclear energy research, at INL Read more »

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement concerning the passing of Idaho Philanthropist Velma V. Morrison Read more »

H.R. 876 would authorize and permit existing historical water diversions in Idaho wilderness areas, allowing for repair and maintenance Read more »

Amendment allows fresh potatoes to be included in WIC Read more »

Applications for 2014/15 US Service Academy Nominations are now available Read more »