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.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: September 13th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 and honors Charlie Kirk's legacy one year after his death.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Rep. Mike Simpson cosponsors a resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, honoring the 2,977 lives lost and those who continue to suffer 9/11-related illnesses.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: September 6th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps hosting the Idaho Honor Flight veterans, his vote condemning socialism, and House passage of the Protecting Domestic Mining Act.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Domestic Mining
Rep. Mike Simpson votes in favor of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, which passed the House 218 to 201.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Supports Resolution Condemning Socialism
Rep. Mike Simpson votes in favor of H.Res. 1490, a resolution condemning socialism, which passed the House 220 to 192.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: August 30th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson highlights strong support for protecting women's sports, funding for the Aberdeen Research and Extension Center's potato breeding facilities, and a busy District Work Period across Idaho's Second District.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: August 23rd, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps a week in Idaho's Second District: the Twin Falls community's resilience, touring the new National Guard readiness center in Jerome, and discussing permitting reform and workforce policy.
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