Mike Simpson
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Mike Simpson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including agriculture, energy, and public lands during his tenure in Congress. Simpson has been involved in significant legislative efforts, particularly in areas impacting Idaho's economy and natural resources.
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July 22, 2026
I’m thrilled to celebrate the Department of Commerce’s $31 million investment in the INEC Tech Hub.
— Mike Simpson
This is something that’s needed, not just for agriculture but for the American people.
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.
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’m pleased to see these funds allocated to help Idaho schools, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.
My top priorities were improving affordability, American energy independence and reforming legal immigration for the farm workforce.
I am proud to honor her support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities.
This designation is an excellent way to recognize her support and commitment to promoting the arts.
Naming a theater after her is an excellent way to recognize her appreciation for the arts.
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.
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.
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 plan on being up there this summer to talk a little bit about salmon recovery.
Indian water rights has become a bigger and bigger issue, whether it is in Oklahoma or whether it is in Arizona, whether it is in Idaho, and that is something that we are going to have to deal with.
I will tell you it is going to be an uglier year this year. We are still not going to go back.
I am the co-chairman of the House TRIO Caucus, and what it does is help prepare first-time students to go to college.
I don't think you could be any more upset about what is happening with murdered and missing indigenous women than I am.
You can bet there is going to be a hearing on it, and we are going to call in the Department of Justice.
Last year was an ugly budget year. I understand why it was. We were overspending.
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.





