Michael K. Simpson
Republican Representative, District 2, Idaho
4 bills91 cosponsored$1.3M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot.” source
Education
Public service
- “In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker.” source
- “Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s Second Congressional District.” source
- “Mike’s political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council.” source
Family
- “Mike and his wife Kathy have been married for over 50 years and have called Idaho home all their lives.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1584cosponsor
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1382cosponsor
Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 9171sponsor
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
HRES 1320cosponsor
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HRES 1314cosponsor
America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8781cosponsor
To clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698.
HRES 1261cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HRES 1257cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8596cosponsor
FAIR Labels Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1156cosponsor
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 8132cosponsor
Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8092cosponsor
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3080)
HR 7846cosponsor
Halo Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7651cosponsor
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
HR 7296cosponsor
SAVE America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HRES 984cosponsor
Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
501 yea157 nay15 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Michael SimpsonRepublican· this member$1.3M raised
- Elinor GilbreathDemocratic$161K raised
- Julie Marisa WileyDemocratic$30K raised
- Tripp Charles HutchinsonIndependent$8K raised
- Perry ShumwayRepublican$5K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $3KLarge individual $587KPACs $727K
Spent $1.1MCash $285K
2024 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $9KLarge individual $617KPACs $895K
Spent $1.6MCash $105K
2022 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $18KLarge individual $510KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.7MCash $138K
2020 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $10KLarge individual $250KPACs $750K
Spent $1.1MCash $176K
2018 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $21KLarge individual $333KPACs $753K
Spent $994KCash $267K
Top Contributors
NATIVE AMERICAN NATION$119K
NATIVE AMERICAN NATION$104K
APERCEN PARTNERS, LLC$14K
APERCEN PARTNERS, LLC$13K
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES$10K
SELF - EMPLOYED$10K
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE$9K
SHOCKEY SCOFIELD SOLUTIONS$9K
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES$8K
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE$7K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1584: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
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
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 22009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22005-01-04, 2007-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22003-01-07, 2005-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22001-01-03, 2003-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 21999-01-06, 2001-01-03Republican
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