Congressman Mike Simpson, who represents Idaho’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, used his social media platform on March 27, 2026, to comment on recent legislative actions and federal policies impacting both national security and Idaho’s agricultural community.
In a post made at 17:23 UTC, Simpson addressed ongoing congressional debates over Department of Homeland Security funding: “House Republicans have voted 3 times to fund DHS, yet the Senate hasn’t been able to pass it, despite Republicans holding the majority. I cannot support the stupid and irresponsible Senate bill passed late last night in its current form. It completely zeroes out funding for” (March 27, 2026).
Later that day at 19:34 UTC, Simpson highlighted conversations with constituents in Idaho’s agricultural sector: “I’ve spoken to Idaho farmers and ranchers directly, especially regarding the burdensome death tax. They are THANKFUL to have an administration that finally has their backs. A promise made, promise kept. This administration is putting America’s farmers and ranchers FIRST! “ (March 27, 2026).
At 20:22 UTC on the same day, Simpson expressed appreciation for presidential support of Transportation Security Administration employees while criticizing Democratic lawmakers: “This is what leadership looks like. Thank you, @POTUS, for supporting America’s TSA agents. The contrast is clear and don’t let the media fool you. Democrats have repeatedly voted against paying these hardworking employees. REPUBLICANS STAND WITH @TSA.” (March 27, 2026).
Simpson has represented Idaho’s 2nd district since replacing Mike Crapo in Congress in 1999 and previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1984 to 1998. He was born in Burley, Idaho in 1950 and currently resides in Idaho Falls. Simpson graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972.
