Statements and posts
12 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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
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Rep. Simpson Supports Anti-Fraud Legislation
This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported two bills to crack down on fraud in federal programs and protect taxpayer dollars.
“Fraud in the United States has reached an unprecedented level.”
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Rep. Simpson Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.
“America changed forever when nearly 3,000 innocent Americans were killed in the terrorist attacks twenty-five years ago.”
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Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Domestic Mining
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, a bill that strengthens America’s mining and mineral processing capabilities by providing regulatory certainty for producers and permitting…
“Reducing our dependence on foreign adversaries for critical mineral production should be one of our top priorities.”
Mentions H.R. 1501 · voted Yea Sep 2, 2026, roll 654
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Rep. Simpson Supports Resolution Condemning Socialism
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res. 1490, a congressional resolution condemning and denouncing socialism in all its forms.
“Now more than ever, with newly nominated socialists around the country, common sense is at stake.”
Mentions H.Res. 1490 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 649
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Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $5,000,000 in funding for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities Project in Aberdeen, Idaho, at his request through…
“Potatoes are one of Idaho’s most important crops, and our state leads the nation in production.”
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Idaho Has Led the Nuclear Renaissance Before. We Should Lead It Again
I’ve spent the last few years reading and laughing at the so-called hit pieces Marc Johnson writes about Idaho elected officials, including myself.