U.S. Representative for Idaho’s 2nd District
Michael K. Simpson
Position · +0.30
- In office
- House 1999–now
27 years in CongressMore senior than 93% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 30% · Agriculture and Food 25%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Law · Economics and Public Finance · Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 76
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Simpson has influence
Roles
- Chair · Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 4th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Simpson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Simpson breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Simpson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 30% · 15 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
See all 4 issues where Simpson has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Start with a free account Log inNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Simpson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/22/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 02/24/26 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Simpson is saying
All 12 statements and posts-
Rep. Simpson Joins Sharia-Free America Efforts
Cosponsored legislation to prevent foreign nationals observing Sharia from entering or remaining in U.S.
“Americans nationwide just remembered 25 years since radical Islamic terrorists killed 2,977 people, and the threat of Sharia law in the United States continues to be on the rise.”
ImmigrationAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5722
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Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
Released statement supporting Hyde Amendment and pro-life legislation on its 50th anniversary.
“The Hyde Amendment has saved millions of precious American lives for fifty years.”
HealthAI-read
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The United States Space Academy Should Go to Idaho. Here’s Why.
Advocated for locating United States Space Academy in Idaho.
“we would go to the moon, not because it was easy, but because it was hard.”
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Rep. Simpson Honors Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution designating September 20th through September 26th, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
“For generations, Gold Star Families have been selfless, strong, and have sacrificed so much for this country.”
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Rep. Simpson Supports Imposing Additional Sanctions on Russia
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
“Establishing sanctions and restrictions on the Russian Federation is the only way to protect United States interests and strengthen efforts to advance peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.”
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Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act.
“States like Idaho are looking at ways to regulate data centers and prevent them from raising energy costs for American families.”
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Simpson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 368 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Simpson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 5
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
5 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 5 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 5 (House median 25) · cosponsored 123 (median 289), 11 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Law, Economics and Public Finance, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 9171 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Appropriates funds for Interior Department, environmental agencies, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 5, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 6279 Urban Canal Modernization ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Nov 21, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Economics and Public Finance · Introduced Jul 24, 2025 Out of committee
- H.R. 634 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025Law · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 319 To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.Law · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 43% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 74% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 75% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Health | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RKen CalvertCA-4199%agreement
- RTom ColeOK-499%agreement
- RSteve WomackAR-399%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Simpson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Simpson’s campaign raised $1.1M: $507K (45%) from individuals and $612K (55%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $429K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Simpson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 199.
- National Association of Home Builders Trade association PAC
- Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Cooperative PAC
- American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Simpson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSimpson’s own leadership PAC: Sawtooth Political Action Committee (Sawtooth PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Simpson’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, ID-2Republican1999–present
Seat
- State
- Idaho
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 76
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5531
2084 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls
- Website
- simpson.house.gov
- 96007744606
- congressmanmikesimpson
- YouTube
- CongMikeSimpson
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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