Michael Simpson — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Idaho, 2026

Michael Simpson supported the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to invest in border security and public safety, stating that "border security is national security." He co-sponsored the SAVE America Act, requiring photo identification and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. Simpson supports ICE in removing criminal undocumented immigrants and co-sponsored legislation to enhance northern border security. He also proposes a five-year renewable green card system for legal migrant workers and a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants without criminal activity, conditioned on misdemeanor fines.

““Under President Trump’s leadership, we have the most secure border in American history,” said Rep. Simpson. “Now is the time to strengthen our border protections and provide our brave Border Patrol agents with the resources they need to keep our homeland safe. I have long maintained that border security is national security, and supporting this advancement reaffirms that commitment.” (Rep. Simpson, simpson.house.gov, June 25, 2025)”

Michael Simpson voted against extending ACA tax credits, resulting in higher health care costs for Idaho families. He supported tax cuts passed by Republicans and signed by President Trump, stating that the Working Families Tax Cuts was a crucial bill he voted on in Congress and a win for rural Idaho. He also highlighted Idaho's receipt of funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, calling it a historic investment.

“I’ve said this more than once, but it bears repeating: the Working Families Tax Cuts was one of the most important bills I’ve voted on in Congress. A win for rural Idaho! - Michael Simpson, The Simpson Standard, January 4th, 2026”

Representative Michael Simpson supported the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, which included cuts to the EPA and Interior Department, while also allocating funds for EPA water infrastructure grants. He aims to roll back regulations from the previous administration to promote domestic energy and mineral development. Simpson also sponsored H.R.4754 to prevent glyphosate from being labeled as carcinogenic and supported protecting the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He acknowledges climate change as a reality.

““The bill doubles down on rolling back burdensome and costly regulations from the prior administration, and it helps unleash American energy and domestic mineral development,” Simpson said. (Mike Simpson, E&E News, July 15, 2025)”

Michael Simpson voted in favor of H.R.6359, the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, and H.R.6945, the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, in January 2026. He voted against H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, and opposes taxpayer-funded abortions. Representative Simpson also supports the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, stating that defending the most vulnerable is a top priority.

““Defending the most vulnerable among us is one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Rep. Simpson. (https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401855, January 22, 2026)”

Representative Michael Simpson supported the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This legislation aims to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. His vote aligns with strengthening national defense and international partnerships.

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Michael Simpson voted in favor of the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (H.R. 2189) on February 12, 2026, to equip law enforcement with less-than-lethal technology and modernize gun definitions. He opposes gun control, voting against S. 2938 and for H.J. Res. 44 to disapprove the ATF pistol brace rule. Simpson holds an A+ rating from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and A ratings from the National Rifle Association, indicating his support for gun rights. He asserts that gun control is ineffective and unconstitutional.

““Our laws must adapt to advancing technology to protect the public while keeping themselves safe.” — Rep. Mike Simpson, on the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, February 12, 2026.”