Representative Mike Simpson

The Simpson Standard

December 1st, 2024

Dear [salutation],

Happy Sunday, December 1st! I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. I am thankful that I got to spend Thanksgiving with my beautiful wife and family. We have so much to be thankful for in this country.

Many thanks to the Faith and Freedom Coalition for honoring my work in the 118th Congress and awarding me with the "Friend of the Family" award. It is a privilege to represent Idaho's Second District in Congress and work to uphold conservative values. As your proud Representative, I will continue to stand strong for faith, family, and freedom!

In case you missed it: Last week, the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee—which I chair—held a hearing on the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. I wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter on this issue. You can find the full op-ed below.

Hope You All Had a Nice Thanksgiving!

Friend of the Family Award

I am honored to receive the "Friend of the Family Award" from the Faith and Freedom Coalition for my voting record in the 118th Congress.

I remain committed to upholding conservative values and supporting legislation that is pro-life, defends American families, and safeguards religious liberty.

ICYMI: My Latest Op-Ed on MMIW

For too long, we have seen countless Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered or gone missing at a disproportional rate. While the issue has received greater attention in recent years, we must continue bringing awareness to these heartbreaking tragedies so that affected families may find the justice they deserve.

We must continue to do what we can to address the devastating rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Read the full op-ed here.