Michael K. Simpson

Rep. Simpson Joins Sharia-Free America Efforts WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 5722 – Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act. This legislation would prevent all foreign nationals who observe Sharia from entering the United States or from remaining in the country,…

The United States Space Academy Should Go to Idaho. Here’s Why. This August, we both had the opportunity to join Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner in welcoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Idaho Falls. Administrator Isaacman’s visit was part of his nationwide effort to…

Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding of elective abortions. Congressman Simpson has long advocated…

Rep. Simpson Honors Gold Star Families Remembrance Week WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution designating September 20th through September 26th, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. This congressional resolution is sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse…

Rep. Simpson Supports Imposing Additional Sanctions on Russia WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This bill establishes new mandatory sanctions and economic restrictions targeting the Russian Federation and supports President…

Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill ensures that companies building data centers pay for the electricity needed to power them, instead of hardworking American…

Rep. Simpson Supports Anti-Fraud Legislation WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported two bills to crack down on fraud in federal programs and protect taxpayer dollars. “Fraud in the United States has reached an unprecedented level,” said Rep. Simpson. “Not only has fraud…

HONORING BOB NAEREBOUT'S RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E921] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Rep. Simpson Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. The resolution honors the 2,977 innocent lives lost on that solemn day, as…

Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Domestic Mining WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, a bill that strengthens America’s mining and mineral processing capabilities by providing regulatory certainty for producers and…

Rep. Simpson Supports Resolution Condemning Socialism WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res. 1490, a congressional resolution condemning and denouncing socialism in all its forms. This resolution was introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO). “Now more than ever, with newly…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Aberdeen Research and Extension Center WASHINGTON —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, Idaho,…

Idaho Has Led the Nuclear Renaissance Before. We Should Lead It Again I’ve spent the last few years reading and laughing at the so-called hit pieces Marc Johnson writes about Idaho elected officials, including myself. The reason I find them comical is that they are rarely grounded in the facts. But…

Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Crack Down on Insider Trading in Congress WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, a bill that ensures lawmakers don’t use their positions to profit off insider information. This legislation would ban…

Rep. Simpson Votes to Strengthen America's Defense in NDAA WASHINGTON —Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The FY27 NDAA authorizes full funding for America’s national defense, improves servicemember quality of life,…

Rep. Simpson Supports Budget Resolution to Advance Key Parts of President Trump’s Agenda WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution. “Americans overwhelmingly…

Rep. Simpson Applauds Reauthorization of Action for Dental Health Act WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson applauded the passage of H.R. 2001 – the reauthorization of the Action for Dental Health Act. Originally passed and signed into law in 2018, this bipartisan bill will continue support to…

ACTION FOR DENTAL HEALTH ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4645-H4646] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1530…

Rep. Simpson Supports Making Daylight Savings Time Permanent WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change. This…

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at making key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa…

Rep. Simpson Applauds Supreme Court's Women's Sports Decision WASHINGTON— Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's formal decision in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. “Today is a historic day for female…

RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E644] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Common Sense, Chainsaws, and Stewardship in the Wilderness Whether it’s public lands or designated wilderness areas, the people of Idaho value recreation and have proven to be responsible stewards for generations. As a lifelong Idahoan and Chairman of the House Interior and Environment…

Rep. Simpson Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision WASHINGTON— Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution commemorating the anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which reversed the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision , and celebrating the lives…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Franklin County Medical Center’s Long-Term Care Remodel WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $750,000 in funding for the Franklin County Medical Center Long-Term Care Remodel Project in Preston, Idaho, at his request…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for New CT Scanner for Minidoka Memorial Hospital WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $495,000 in funding for the Minidoka Memorial Hospital CT Machine Purchase Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community…

Rep. Simpson Fights for TRIO in Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON —This week, the House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho…

Rep. Simpson Supports Bills to Protect Taxpayer Dollars WASHINGTON— This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of several bills to protect taxpayer dollars and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government. “Uncovering and cracking down on the billions of dollars in…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Steele Memorial Rehabilitation Facility WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,000,000 in funding for the Steele Memorial Rehabilitation Facility Modernization for Rural Access and Safety Project in Salmon, Idaho, at his…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Madison Memorial Hospital Radiology Expansion WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $750,000 in funding for the Madison Memorial Hospital Radiology Expansion Project in Rexburg, Idaho, at his request through Community…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Milner Dam Rehabilitation WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $15,000,000 in funding for the Milner Dam Rehabilitation Project located in south central Idaho at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Dry Creek Bridge Replacement WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $5,833,000 in funding for the Dry Creek Bridge Replacement Project near Murtaugh, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal…

Rep. Simpson Advances World Center for Birds of Prey Funding WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $8,500,000 in funding for the Global Conservation Education and Condor Recovery Center Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project…

Rep. Simpson Supports America's Farmers and Ranchers in Agriculture Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON —Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson…

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Idaho Water Improvement Projects WASHINGTON —Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson–Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee–highlighted the inclusion of $13,200,000 in funding for the State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) for…

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…

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…

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 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 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 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 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…