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Simpson, Cole at FY26 Interior and Environment Subcommittee Markup
July 15, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

Committee Releases FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
July 14, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, July 15th at 10:00 a.m.

Simpson, Cole: Refocused EPA, Reduced Regulations
May 16, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – This week, Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) convened a hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to examine the Trump Administration’s agenda to deliver clean air, land, and water for all Americans - while restoring common sense, accountability, and cooperative federalism to agency policy.
Appropriators Conduct Hearings, Gather Testimony
February 28, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Appropriations Committee continued its commitment to accountability and oversight by holding a series of hearings to gather testimony and insights on a range of issues.
Cole, Simpson Engage in Tribal Hearings
February 27, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – This week, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee brought together Tribal members from across the nation to testify on issues and policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. During the multi-day hearings, witnesses and lawmakers conveyed a focus on healthcare, law enforcement, and education. Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) reiterated their commitment to working towards upholding America’s trust and treaty obligations and ensuring strong investments to address critical needs. 

Committee Announces American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates and Testimony Instructions
January 23, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee announced the Fiscal Year 2026 American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearing dates and instructions for providing a written public testimony.
Interior Motives: Strong Stewardship of America’s Resources
December 30, 2024
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All good things must come to an end. As we reflect on our 12 subcommittees, this year’s Appropriations 101 program concludes with our final bill - detailed by Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) himself! As Chairman of the Interior and Environment Subcommittee, he unveils the essential resources and all-of-the-above energy approach the legislation prioritizes.
Cole, First Native American to Chair House Appropriations: "Data indicates that Native women and girls experience a murder rate 10 times higher than the national average.”
November 20, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, led by Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID), held an oversight hearing on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
House Votes to Unleash American Production, Lower Energy Costs
July 24, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. The measure was approved by a vote of 210 to 205.

Simpson, Cole: Unleash American Energy, Halt Job-Killing Regulations
July 23, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today remarked on the House floor in support of H.R.

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