Idaho's 2nd Congressional District
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Recent News About Idaho's 2nd Congressional District
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Rep. Simpson’s Latest Community Project Funding Op-Ed
On July 12, 2023, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) wrote an op-ed highlighting the importance of Community Project Funding and its role in providing critical support for Idaho’s Second Congressional District.
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Rep. Simpson Announces D.C. and District Staff Changes
On July 12, 2023, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced two changes in the D.C. and District office staff.
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Rep. Simpson Announces July Mobile Office Hours
On July 5, 2023, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) announced his upcoming mobile office hours in July 2023 in Salmon, Challis, Hailey, and Arco, Idaho.
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Simpson Secures INL Priorities in FY24 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson yesterday voted to advance the FY24 Energy and Water Appropriations bill out of Committee for further consideration in the House of Representatives.
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Alzheimer's And Brain Awareness Month
Guest column submitted by the Idaho Congressional Delegation: Senator Mike Crapo, Senator Jim Risch, Representative Mike Simpson and Representative Russ Fulcher.
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Why Community Project Funding Matters for Idaho
“I often hear about people’s frustration that Congress is not working on their behalf, and with all the political grandstanding and bickering going on, I get their point. "
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Simpson Statement on Schiff Censure Vote
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson ON June 15, 2023 issued the following statement after voting with 19 other House Republicans 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 Russian collusion in the 2016 election:
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Simpson Supports REINS Act to Limit Executive Overreach
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on June 14, 2023 voted in favor of H.R. 277, the Regulations from the Executives in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023.
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Simpson Votes to Nix Biden Administration’s ATF Pistol Brace Rule
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on June 13, 2023 voted in favor of H.J. Res. 44, a resolution to provide Congressional disapproval of President Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recent rule that would severely and wrongfully limit millions of law-abiding citizens’ use of stabilizing pistol braces.
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My Continued Fight Against EPA Overreach
“As American families work to recover from the economic challenges they’ve faced over the past few years, the federal government should make it easier for them to succeed, not harder.:
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Simpson Backs Tax Relief Bill for Auto Dealers
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently cosponsored H.R. 700, the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, legislation that would provide needed short-term relief to help auto dealers recover from severe inventory shortages due to global supply chain issues.
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Reps. Mike Simpson and Robin Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Reauthorization of Action for Dental Health Act
On June 6, 2023, Representatives Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act for reauthorization.
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Idaho Industries Pay the Price of Our Broken Immigration System
Congress has an opportunity to make meaningful and needed change in securing our borders while at the same time delivering the workforce Idaho’s farmers desperately need.
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Simpson Supports Fiscal Responsibility Act
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on May 31, 2023 voted in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
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Simpson Statement on Sackett v. EPA Decision
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on May 25, 2023 issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to side with the Sacketts, an Idaho couple who wanted to build a home on their own property, and limit federal jurisdiction over wetlands under the Clean Water Act:
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Simpson Applauds Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on May 25, 2023 voted in favor of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act.
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Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Protect Multiple-Use on BLM Land
On May 23, 2023, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3397, legislation that would require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw its “Conservation and Landscape Health” proposed rule.
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Simpson Recognizes National Police Week
In honor of National Police week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on May 19, 2023 highlighted his support of recent legislation for law enforcement officers.
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Simpson Announces Mobile Office Hours in Heyburn and Rupert, Idaho
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced his upcoming mobile office hours happening May 24, 2023, in Heyburn and Rupert, Idaho.
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Simpson Supports Border Security Package with E-Verify Negotiation
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson on May 11, 2023 voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act after successful negotiations to protect American agriculture producers and ensure farmers have the time to obtain a legal and secure workforce before e-verify requirements are imposed on our agriculture communities.