By Congressman Mike Simpson
Dear Friend,
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Please join me in honoring and remembering the Americans who gave their lives in service to our great nation. To observe this solemn day, I cosponsored a resolution to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who gave their lives in pursuit of freedom and peace.
It was a busy week here in DC. Appropriations season is still in full swing, and I’m pleased to announce that the Full Appropriations Committee has advanced 7 out of our 12 annual spending bills! One of which was the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. I’m excited to share that I have secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory. You can read more about this below.
In other appropriations news…My Fiscal Year 2027 Interior and Environment Bill passed out of the Subcommittee. This means the bill is one step closer to crossing the finish line. Next stop, the Full Appropriations Committee!
Honoring the Fallen
As we approach our country’s 250th birthday, we are reminded that freedom is not free. This Memorial Day, and always, we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms that we have enjoyed for the past two and a half centuries.
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. We will never forget.
Fighting for INL Priorities
America’s one-of-a-kind nuclear energy laboratory is right here at home at Idaho National Laboratory. Enhancing the Lab’s infrastructure and growing research and development are investments in both energy and national security.
Throughout my time in Congress, I have been proud to support INL’s efforts to advance our nation’s nuclear technology. Fighting for these priorities and securing federal funding would not have been possible without the appropriations process. As Idaho’s only appropriator, I will always fight for priorities that serve our state and national interests.
Protecting the American Way of Life
One of my top priorities as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee is to protect the American way of life. I’m pleased the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill does just that by championing policies that bolster domestic energy, promote critical mineral production, and ensure access to public lands.
This bill once again prioritizes funding for Indian Country, Wildland Fire Management, and fully funds the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, all critical needs throughout the West.
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.
