Michael K. Simpson

Chairman Simpson's FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill Advances in House Appropriations Committee WASHINGTON —Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike…

Rep. Simpson Secures INL Priorities in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON —The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Resolution to Recognize America 250 Betsy Ross Flag WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution to designate the America 250 Betsy Ross Flag as an official flag of the United States, and therefore eligible to be displayed from all United States…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Resolution Honoring Memorial Day WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a Memorial Day resolution honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces and recognizing the more than one million Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United…

Rep. Simpson Joins Letter Pressing for Action to Protect U.S. Sugar Producers from Unfair Foreign Trade Practices WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation…

The Need for a Stable, Reliable, and Legal Workforce Remains Imperative When a person thinks of Idaho agriculture, the first thing that may come to mind is potatoes. Or maybe it’s sugar beets, barley, or one of the other 180-plus commodities. What many people don’t realize is that dairy is Idaho's…

Rep. Simpson Fights for Burley’s Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a longtime member and former Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, recently highlighted new federal funding for renovations of Burley’s…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Repeater Site on Black Mountain WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $525,000 in funding for the Black Mountain Project 25 Repeater Site Project in Caribou County, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Montpelier Police Department Radio Upgrade WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $66,000 in funding for the Montpelier Police Department Radio Upgrade Project in Montpelier, Idaho, at his request through Community Project…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Fully Fund Veterans Health Care and Benefits WASHINGTON —Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement.…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Handheld and Mobile Vehicle Radios for Bingham County Sheriff’s Office WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $440,000 in funding for the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office Mobile and Handheld Radio Update Project in Blackfoot,…

Rep. Simpson Supports Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation During National Police Week WASHINGTON— This National Police Week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of several critical pieces of pro-law-enforcement legislation that highlight support for America’s brave men and women in blue.…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for CWI’s River District Project WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,165,000 in funding for the College of Western Idaho River District Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for ISU’s Efforts to Expand Research in Critical Minerals WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,069,000 in funding for the Expanding the Research Core: Advanced Imaging, Sequencing, Omics, and Critical Materials Capabilities…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors the Title IX Clarification Act WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Title IX Clarification Act. This bill would codify that Title IX nondiscrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on the biological reality of sex. This…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Resolution to Recognize National Small Business Week WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution to designate May 3rd to May 9th, 2026, as National Small Business Week. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN). “Idaho’s small…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors FAIR Labels Act WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 8596, the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing misleading labels on alternative protein products. This legislation is…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Resolution to Designate May 5th as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution to designate May 5th, 2026, as the “National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors DAIRY PRIDE Act WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 8414, the Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday or DAIRY PRIDE Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring the accurate…

HONORING DIRK KEMPTHORNE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E393-E394] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Rep. Simpson Celebrates Passage of Farm Bill WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, a bill that reauthorizes, modernizes, and improves key United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs through 2031,…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Aberdeen Research and Extension Center WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $5,000,000 in funding for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities Project in Aberdeen,…

Rep. Simpson Statement on Passing of Dirk Kempthorne WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement mourning the passing of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne. “Dirk Kempthorne was one of Idaho's most distinguished public servants and my dear friend of over 40…

America’s New Nuclear Era Starts in Idaho America has finally decided to get serious about nuclear energy again. President Donald Trump’s executive orders launching a nuclear energy emergency and directing federal agencies to dramatically accelerate advanced reactor deployment signal a turning…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Fully Fund Veterans Health Care and Benefits WASHINGTON — Today, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this…

Rep. Simpson Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res. 1156, a congressional resolution expressing support for tax policies that support working families. This resolution was introduced by Rep.…

Chairman Simpson Hosts Roundtable on Preserving Birds of Prey Worldwide WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–held a briefing on preserving birds of prey worldwide. Following the roundtable, members of Congress…

Rep. Simpson Supports the BOWOW Act WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 4638, the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act, a bill that ensures any alien who harms a law enforcement working animal is immediately inadmissible and removable…

Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Target Illegal Alien Fraudsters WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, a bill that would make criminal aliens who defraud United States taxpayers deportable. This legislation is sponsored by Rep.…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Increase Protections for Federal Officers WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 7846, the Halo Act, a bill that would shield federal officers from those who threaten, interfere with, or harass them while conducting official duties. This…

The State of Our Union Is Strong — Because Economic Relief Is Finally Coming As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, one thing is clear - the state of our union is strong because America’s economic comeback is underway. Under President Joe Biden’s leadership,…

Rep. Simpson Applauds President Trump’s Leadership in State of the Union Address WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address. “After four years of Biden’s failed policies and countless lies,…

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H151-H205] From the…

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Urban Canal Modernization Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.

FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Urban Canal Modernization Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 619.

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Don’t DO IT Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Michael K. Simpson sponsored this legislation: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.