WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Congressman Simpson will continue to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Simpson will remain Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee and serve as a member of the House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee.

“I am honored to continue to serve as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, and I thank Chairman Cole for his support,” said Rep. Simpson. “This chairmanship allows me to fight for Idahoans' interests and champion priorities vital to the West. As we begin the 119th Congress, I look forward to working directly with the Trump administration on legislation that will unleash American production, lower energy costs, and protect critical programs vital to states and local communities. I remain committed to working alongside my colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee in crafting fiscally responsible legislation to get our nation back on track.

As Idaho's only appropriator, I have a unique opportunity to advocate for our state's priorities and ensure that Idahoans' hard-earned tax dollars return to our communities. With my position on the House Appropriations Committee and having jurisdiction over funding for key agencies and programs critical to Idaho, Senator Crapo's leadership as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Risch's role as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Congressman Fulcher's pivotal work on the House Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources Committees, the Idaho Delegation is the strongest it has ever been. I look forward to working with my Idaho colleagues and delivering meaningful results for the people of our great state.”

“Congressman Mike Simpson's return as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee is a testament to his proven leadership and expertise. His stewardship ensures thoughtful management of public lands, supports energy independence, and prioritizes investments in Native American education, health care, and law enforcement. Chairman Simpson's leadership will continue to guide impactful decisions for our nation's resources and communities,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole.

More information on the Idaho Delegation’s Committee Assignments is below.

The subcommittees Congressman Simpson serves on have jurisdiction over funding for several agencies and programs critical to Idaho, including the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, the National Parks Service, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Department of Labor. Additional information on Congressman Simpson’s subcommittee assignments is available here.

Senator Crapo serves as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and is a current member and former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Crapo also serves on the Joint Committee on Taxation and the Senate Budget Committee.

Senator Risch serves as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Risch is a current member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Select Committee on Ethics. He is a member and former Chairman of the Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee.

Congressman Fulcher serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Fulcher was recently named Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.