By Congressman Mike Simpson
July 12th, 2026
Dear Friend,
It was great spending the week in Idaho’s Second District. I had several important meetings and discussions with constituents across the state. I was thrilled to attend the Fort Hall Fire Department’s new station ribbon cutting, a community funding project I proudly secured federal funding for.
Additionally, I had the opportunity to sit down with members of the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI) earlier this week. Many of you know that IACI represents hundreds of Idaho employers across agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and several other industries. It was great having a conversation with these business leaders and giving them a Washington update.
In case you missed it: I recently cosponsored the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, legislation aimed at making key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program.
Bringing Home Taxpayer Dollars
As Idaho’s only appropriator, it is my honor to fight for meaningful projects that benefit our communities. I can do this through community project funding. A few years ago, I secured funding to reconstruct the Shoshone Bannock Tribe Fire Station. And this week, I was excited to attend the ribbon-cutting and to see firsthand how this critical funding can benefit the safety and prosperity of our communities.
This project will provide high-quality essential services to protect the lives and property of the Fort Hall reservation residents, employees, and visitors, as well as the surrounding communities.
Meeting with Idaho Business Leaders
I enjoyed meeting with Idaho business leaders and discussing Idaho’s future and current events in Washington with the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI).
IACI does a great job of representing several critical businesses and industries in the state. It’s always an honor to meet with them!
Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
Ask any farmer or rancher, especially in the dairy industry, and they will tell you about the labor crisis they face. After years of working to build consensus to address this critical issue, I’m confident that the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act is the legislative fix we need.
President Trump has demonstrated the courage to act on this issue and has a proven record of protecting America’s farmers while removing violent criminal illegal aliens who have no place in our country. Read more about this bill here.
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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.
