Mike Simpson

This should not be this damn complicated, and somehow we’ve got to change that.

Tribal police officers go through the same training as our county police officers do, our state police officers do.

But I’ve said from the beginning: We’re not going to try to balance the budget on the back of the tribes.

We put a bunch more money into tribal justice, and that’s hard in a year when we’re trying to reduce spending at the federal level.

I’m thrilled to celebrate the Department of Commerce’s $31 million investment in the INEC Tech Hub.

Since the president has closed the border, I think we can get this done.

This is something that’s needed, not just for agriculture but for the American people.

Thanks to a Republican White House, Senate, and House, we have officially delivered on our promise to provide certainty to those who feed our nation.

I regularly hear from farmers, ranchers, and producers in Idaho, and their main concern over the years has been when Congress will reauthorize the Farm Bill.

I’m pleased to see these funds allocated to help Idaho schools, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

Rural counties across Idaho depend on the Secure Rural Schools program.

My top priorities were improving affordability, American energy independence and reforming legal immigration for the farm workforce.

This designation is an excellent way to recognize her support and commitment to promoting the arts.

I am proud to honor her support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities.

Naming the Opera House at the Kennedy Center after [Melania Trump] is an excellent way to recognize the first lady’s appreciation for the arts.

Naming a theater after her is an excellent way to recognize her appreciation for the arts.

Anytime you go in and try to reduce the size of a government program, there’s going to be kickback. It’s not anybody’s fault.

It’s a bad idea that undermines Congress’ authority.

A permanent pay fix for our wildland firefighters will strengthen recruitment and retention while providing financial security to the first responders who protect our communities.

I have learned not to make promises I can't keep because you are dealing with hundreds of years of broken promises.

I plan on being up there this summer to talk a little bit about salmon recovery.

Alaska Natives and American Indians stand up for this country more than any other ethnic group.

We start things and then it stops because there is a new director here and a new director there.

It is a must-do. It is a 'shall' from the Federal Government to fix that.