Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Res. 1156, a congressional resolution supporting tax policies for working families, according to an April 17 statement. The resolution was introduced by Representative Mike Kelly and passed with a vote of 219-207.
The measure is intended to help working families retain more of their income through the Working Families Tax Cuts. Supporters say these policies are resulting in larger tax refunds for Americans during the current filing season.
“Working families in Idaho and throughout the country are keeping more of their hard-earned money thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts. Because of a promise kept by President Trump and Republicans, these tax policies are why Americans are getting larger tax refunds this tax filing season. Voting for policies that support working families was one of the easiest decisions I’ve made during my time in Congress. It would be difficult for me to explain to families back home why I would vote against policies that benefit low-to middle-class families, American workers, and small businesses, which is something every Democrat has to address,” said Rep. Michael K. Simpson.
Simpson is a cosponsor of H.Res. 1156 and has served as U.S. Representative for Idaho’s 2nd district since replacing former member Mike Crapo in 1999, according to official records.
He previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1984 until his election to Congress in 1998 according to biographical information. Simpson was born in Burley, Idaho, in 1950 and currently resides in Idaho Falls as reported by Congress.gov. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972.
