THE SIMPSON STANDARD: July 19th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps a busy week in DC — the House's move to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, a hearing on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis, and meeting with Idaho's FFA state officer team.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Supports Making Daylight Savings Time Permanent
Rep. Mike Simpson votes for the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and end the twice-annual clock change.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: July 12th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson highlights his week in Idaho's Second District, meeting with Fort Hall firefighters and IACI business leaders, and cosponsoring the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: July 5th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson highlights America250, legislation to protect public lands and cut taxes, and a Supreme Court decision protecting women's sports in his weekly newsletter.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: June 28th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson celebrates the passage of all twelve appropriations bills, the anniversary of Dobbs overturning Roe v. Wade, and America250 in his weekly newsletter.
SIMPSON: Common Sense, Chainsaws, and Stewardship in the Wilderness
Congressman Mike Simpson defends a proposal to allow temporary chainsaw use in public forests.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision
Congressman Mike Simpson has cosponsored a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: June 21st, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson's weekly newsletter details his visits and events throughout Idaho.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Franklin County Medical Center’s Long-Term Care Remodel
Congressman Mike Simpson announces funding for Franklin County Medical Center in the latest appropriations bill.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: 6/12/26
Congressman Mike Simpson shares activities and legislative updates in his weekly newsletter.
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