Washington, Jan. 8 -- Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following press release:

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson-Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee-released the following statement after the bill passed the House.

"Today's passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act sends a strong message that House Republicans are determined to advance President Trump's America First policy agenda by reducing energy costs, protecting America's public lands, and reversing harmful Biden-era regulati...