Rep. Simpson backed bipartisan legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, while allowing states to opt for standard time.
Quiver AI Summary
Simpson backs permanent daylight saving time: Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson said he voted for H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round and end the twice-yearly clock change. The measure was sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida.
Bill details and vote: Simpson said the change would help "farmers, outdoor recreationists, employers, and even public safety," and noted that states could still choose permanent standard time if their legislatures pass opt-out legislation before enactment. The House approved the bill 308-117.
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Michael K. Simpson Fundraising
Michael K. Simpson recently disclosed $193.4K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 9th, 2026. This was the 14th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 43.6% came from individual donors.
Simpson disclosed $186.8K of spending. This was the 25th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Simpson disclosed $429.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 26th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Michael K. Simpson Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Michael K. Simpson is worth $2.3M, as of July 14th, 2026. This is the 249th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Simpson has approximately $1.4M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Michael K. Simpson Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Michael K. Simpson:
- H.R.9171: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
- H.R.6279: Urban Canal Modernization Act
- H.R.4754: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- H.R.634: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025
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2026 Idaho's 2nd Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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