Representative Mike Simpson

Representative Mike Simpson

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Congressman Simpson's Weekly Recap

June 18, 2023

Simpson Supports REINS Act to Limit Executive Overreach

In addition to causing regulatory uncertainty, executive overreach also presents financial burdens for American taxpayers—to the tune of $200 billion in new regulatory costs during President Biden’s first year in office.

This trajectory simply cannot continue, which is why I proudly supported H.R. 277, the REINS Act, to bring transparency and accountability back to the federal regulatory process.

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Simpson Votes to Nix Biden Administration's ATF Pistol Brace Rule

The ATF’s recent rule shatters precedent that even the Obama Administration’s ATF recognized—that pistol braces serve a legitimate purpose and should not be subject to heavy-handed regulation. I will continue to stand up for law-abiding citizens’ and veterans’ Second Amendment rights and refuse to let the Biden Administration regulate the firearms industry out of existence.

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Protecting American Land from Foreign Adversaries

This week the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration bill, with my support.

One of the amendments included in the bill would prohibit the purchase of agricultural land by our foreign adversaries. Those who wish our nation harm have no business purchasing American land – especially near military instillations.

Every Democrat voted against this amendment. Here’s what I had to say:

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Simpson Statement on Schiff Censure Vote

Below is my statement on the vote to table a resolution to censure Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) for his previous actions as the House Intelligence Committee Chairman to push false allegations of Russia collusion in the 2016 election:

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Congressional App Challenge Registration Now Open

On June 15, 2023, registration to participate in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge official opened.

I hope all middle and high school students living in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District who are interested in STEM, coding, or web/app development will participate.

Register HERE.

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