Mike Simpson

I appreciated the opportunity to attend the Idaho Rural Water Association’s groundbreaking for its training facility, which I proudly helped secure federal funding for.

The IRWA does critical work across our state to ensure safe drinking water. Thank you for all you do, and I'm excited to see how this expansion will support operations!

More than 110 members of Congress sent a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, led by Senator John Hoeven and Senator Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Congressman Troy A. Carter, urging USTR to take immediate action against the flood of over-quota foreign sugar devastating the livelihoods of family farmers and factory workers.

We deeply appreciate this bipartisan and bicameral effort to defend the American sugar industry against unfair trading practices.

Read the full letter here ➡️ https://bit.ly/42JFsSj.

Kathy and I are praying for the law enforcement officers who were injured while responding to the brush fire near Mountain Home.

God bless the emergency crews working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

Multiple law enforcement personnel injured after Mountain Home brush fire A brush fire south of Mountain Home forced evacuations but is now contained, according to an ISP spokesperson. Multiple law enforcement officers were injured.

The most recognized and powerful national symbol is the American flag.

As our great nation approaches its 250th birthday, there is no better way to celebrate than by proudly flying the America 250 Betsy Ross Flag for all to see. Proud to cosponsor this legislation that would allow the 250 flag to fly on all federal buildings.

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Resolution to Recognize America 250 Betsy Ross Flag | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho

In case you missed it: I 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 States.

God bless this nation.

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 States. This resolution is sponsored by Rep. Michael Gues...

This Memorial Day, and always, we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives to protect our freedom.

I join Idahoans in expressing my gratitude to the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces around this great country.

I joined a letter pressing for action to protect U.S. sugar producers from unfair foreign trade practices. More below.

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 into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the members call ...

Presiding over the House this afternoon.

It's an honor to serve!

My FY27 Interior & Environment House Committee on Appropriations Bill champions American energy dominance, protects access to public lands, and reduces regulatory burdens.

NEXT STOP: The full House Appropriations Committee!

Committee Releases FY27 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, May 21, at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Comm...