By Congressman Mike Simpson
Dear Friend,
It’s an honor to serve Idaho’s Second District in Congress. My top priority is to represent you and take your concerns back to DC. I’m proud to honor that commitment by providing a legislation update.
This week, I cosponsored legislation to address the opioid and fentanyl crisis in Indian Country and legislation that would protect women’s sports at our nation’s military academies. You can read more about these bills below.
I also released an op-ed in the Idaho Cattle Association’s Line Rider Magazine regarding Idahoans’ opposition to the out-of-touch Lava Ridge Wind Project, which I have adamantly opposed since day one. You can read more about these bills and the op-ed below.
Addressing the Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country
The growing drug threat and deadly fentanyl crisis have devastated Indian Country. Giving Tribal communities and law enforcement the tools and resources they need to protect their people is a commonsense approach to tackling this crisis.
One of my top priorities as Chairman of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee has been addressing Tribal needs, including bolstering public safety. You can read more about this legislation here.
Protecting Women’s Sports at Military Academies
An overwhelming majority of Americans agree that men do not belong in women’s sports. Our nation’s military academies should not focus on the woke, out-of-touch policies of the previous administration. I am proud to cosponsor this legislation and stand up for the next generation of female military leaders.
You can read more about this bill here.
Blowing Away the Lava Ridge Wind Project – for Good
For years, Idahoans yelled loud and clear: the Lava Ridge Wind Project is not welcome in our state. Affected local residents, farmers, tribes, conservationists, and the Japanese-American community all stood united in opposition to this plan. However, despite numerous legitimate concerns and near-unanimous opposition to the project, the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management refused to listen.
That was until January 20th, 2025, when President Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The full op-ed is available here.
About Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. His political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s second congressional district. Visit https://simpson.house.gov/ to learn more or find contact info.
