THE SIMPSON STANDARD: October 4th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson makes the case for Idaho as home of the U.S. Space Academy, marks 50 years of the Hyde Amendment, and announces he has joined the Sharia-Free America Caucus.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Joins Sharia-Free America Efforts
Rep. Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 5722, the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act, and joined the Sharia-Free America Caucus.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
Rep. Mike Simpson marks 50 years of the Hyde Amendment barring federal funding of elective abortions and highlights three pro-life bills he recently cosponsored.
LITTLE & SIMPSON: The United States Space Academy Should Go to Idaho. Here’s Why.
Gov. Brad Little and Rep. Mike Simpson argue that Idaho National Laboratory's space nuclear expertise makes Idaho a contender for the new United States Space Academy.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: September 27th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, highlights spring 2027 internship openings after meeting with BYU-Idaho students, and reminds constituents about federal agency casework help.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Honors Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
Rep. Mike Simpson cosponsors a resolution designating September 20-26 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, honoring the families of fallen service members.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: September 20th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps House passage of anti-fraud legislation and his participation in Congressional Western Caucus Wildfire Week events honoring fallen wildland firefighters.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Supports Imposing Additional Sanctions on Russia
Rep. Mike Simpson supports the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which passed the Senate 86-11 and extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Rep. Mike Simpson supports the Ratepayer Protection Act, which requires data center companies, not ordinary ratepayers, to cover the electricity costs of powering their facilities.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Supports Anti-Fraud Legislation
Rep. Mike Simpson supports two bills cracking down on fraud in federal programs: the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act and the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act.
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