Michael Simpson
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Michael K. Simpson is a Republican Representative from Idaho, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1999. Born 1950. Official website: https://simpson.house.gov
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- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Domestic Mining Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Local Access to Courts Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Simpson Applauds Supreme Court's Women's Sports Decision
- VerifiedPublic statement: Common Sense, Chainsaws, and Stewardship in the Wilderness
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Simpson Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Franklin County Medical Center’s Long-Term Care Remodel
- VerifiedSponsored: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedSponsored: Urban Canal Modernization Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025
- VerifiedSponsored: To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
- VerifiedSponsored: HAMDT 1123
- VerifiedSponsored: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
- VerifiedSponsored: HAMDT 531
- VerifiedSponsored: Urban Canal Modernization Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Don’t DO IT Act
Voting Record Feed
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Local Access to Courts Act
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Main Street Act
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-05: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
2025-11-21: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-07-24: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
2025-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2024-07-23: On agreeing to the Simpson amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
2024-09-12: Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
2023-11-02: On agreeing to the Simpson amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
2024-11-14: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 619.
2024-01-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Statements & Newsroom
Filter All Op-eds Press Releases July 2, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at making key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program. This legislation is sponsored by the House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson. “Ask any farmer or rancher, especially in the dairy industry, and ... Read More » Rep. Simps
/a> WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at making key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program. This legislation is sponsored by the House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson. “Ask any farmer or rancher, especially in the dairy industry, and ... Read More » June 30, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mi
/span> WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's formal decision in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. “Today is a historic day for female athletes in America,” said Rep. Simpson. “The Supreme Court’s decision in State of Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. has confirmed what we have known all along:... Read More » June 25, 2026 | Posted in Op-eds Postings Whether it’s public lands or desig
/a> Whether it’s public lands or designated wilderness areas, the people of Idaho value recreation and have proven to be responsible stewards for generations. As a lifelong Idahoan and Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I have worked long and hard to protect Idahoans’ way of life by preserving access to Idaho’s public lands and ensuring wilderness status provid... Read More » June 24, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simp
/a> WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution commemorating the anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which reversed the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, and celebrating the lives that will be saved as a result of Dobbs. This resolution was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). “Four years ago, the United States S... Read More » June 17, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mi