Representative Mike Simpson

The Simpson Standard

July 19th, 2026

Dear [salutation],

It was a busy week back in DC! The House passed several critical bills, including legislation that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change. You can learn more about the Sunshine Protection Act below.

Earlier this week, the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing to tackle the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis. I have been raising awareness about this and will continue to use my role as Chairman of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee to support the federal agencies working to address this crisis.

In addition to attending hearings and voting on legislation, I also had some great meetings this week! I was especially pleased to sit down with the Idaho FFA elected state officer team. Thanks for swinging by!

Making Daylight Savings Time Permanent

Every Idahoan I’ve spoken to dreads the seasonal time change. Over the years, it has become increasingly clear that making this change will benefit farmers, outdoor recreationists, employers, and even public safety.

The vast majority of Americans support locking the clock, and the Sunshine Protection Act is a common-sense reform. Learn more about this bill here.

Hearing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis

Although I do not sit on the House Natural Resources Committee, I was thankful to be invited to the critical hearing on the missing and murdered Indigenous persons crisis. Investigating this tragic issue has remained one of my top priorities.

The rates of this crisis, both in Idaho and nationwide, are staggering and unacceptable. I will continue to use my role in Congress to address this.

Meeting with Idaho FFA Officer Team

Thousands of Idaho students benefit from FFA programs throughout the state every year. I enjoyed meeting with the Idaho FFA elected state officer team and hearing about their career aspirations and the significant role agricultural education has played in their lives.