NEWS
March
22, 2022
Simpson secures Idaho provisions in omnibus legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today applauded the House passage of H.R. 2471, which will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2022 and includes numerous critical benefits for Idaho and Western States. “While this process was far from perfect, I voted yes on this legislation because the final package contains huge wins…
March
20, 2022
Congressman Simpson announces $7 million for new Shoshone-Bannock fire station
FORT HALL — Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is pleased to announce $7 million in federal funding for the construction of a new Fire Station on the Fort Hall Reservation, home of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The funding is designated to address the inadequate facility needs of the Fort Hall Fire Department and EMS operations. Current facilities…
March
19, 2022
Reader Comment: Setting the record straight on fairness for all
In recent weeks, I have heard some questions from Idahoans about a bill in Congress that I am cosponsoring: H.R. 1440, the Fairness for All Act. It has come to my attention that certain misconceptions about this bill have spread via social media and even the press, and I would like to take the time…
March
17, 2022
Simpson, Fulcher sign letter to Biden Administration requesting an end to public transportation mask mandate
The mask mandate was scheduled to end March 18, but TSA extended the requirement on March 10 for masks on planes and public transportation through April 18. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — A letter sent to the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting President Joe Biden’s Administration end the mask mandate on public transportation was signed by…