Michael K. Simpson

Recent statements

• 2026-04-30government reformneutral ★

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of my dear friend of over 40 years, Dirk Kempthorne, who passed away this weekend. Dirk's public service stands as a model of

• 2025-09-30government reformneutral ★

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of one of Idaho's most distinguished public servants, my dear friend of over 40 years, Dirk Kempthorne. Dirk's career has been a testament to se

• 2025-08-08government reformneutral ★

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my longtime employee, Amy Sorensen, as she prepares to retire at the end of August. I have often said that a really good staff makes a decent Member of Congress--and throughout my time in

• 2025-08-05government reformneutral ★

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my longtime employee, Julie Tensen. I have often said that a really good staff makes a decent Member of Congress look great--and I have the best staff. I've been fortunate to have outstand