Idaho Congressional District 2 (hide committee information)
	Representative Mike K. Simpson (R) http://simpson.house.gov (web) Write This Official
	Capital Address: U.S. House of Representatives 2312 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0001 (202) 225-5531 (phone) (202) 225-8216 (fax)	District Address: 802 West Bannock Street, Suite 600 Boise ID 83702-5843 (208) 334-1953 (phone) (208) 334-9533 (fax)

Committees:
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Budget
House Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies
House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies
House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies

Biography:
Born September 8, 1950, Burley, ID; DMD, Attended, Pre-Dentistry, Utah State University, 1968-1972; School of Dental Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis, 1977; Dentist, Simpson Dental Offices, 1977-1998; Council Member, City of Blackfoot, 1980-1984; Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1984-1998; Assistant Majority Leader, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1989; Speaker of the House, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1992-1998; Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present. 

IWLA Key House Votes: 112th Congress
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
IWLA supported the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, a bill that would fully repeal the 2010 health care laws and prevent health care costs from increasing for businesses operating in a tough economy. The House passed the bill, 245-189.	Y
IWLA supported the North American-Made Energy Security Act, which would require the Administration to deny or approve a permit regarding the Keystone XL energy pipeline. The project, which has been awaiting final approval for nearly three years, is expected to generate $20 billion in investment and at least 120,000 American jobs. The bill passed the House, 279-147.	Y
IWLA supports the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act, a bill that prohibits the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance. The legislation was introduced as a result of the NLRB's complaint that accused Boeing of violating labor laws by opening a new production facility for its 787 airplane in the right-to-work state of South Carolina. The bill passed the House, 238-186.	Y
IWLA strongly supported the adoption of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, which is expected to increase U.S. GDP by nearly $2.5 billion and U.S. merchandise exports by $1.1 billion. The agreement passed the House, 262-167.	Y
IWLA strongly supported the adoption of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, which will lower Panama’s 8 percent tariff on U.S. goods to zero and immediately benefit the more than 7,000 U.S. small and medium-sized companies that export to Panama. The agreement passed the House, 300-129.	Y
IWLA strongly supported the adoption of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, which is expected to trigger an $8 billion increase in exports of U.S. manufactured goods and add $10-$12 billion to U.S. GDP. The agreement passed the House, 278-151.	Y
The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act is a much needed response to the NLRB's recent proposal on "ambush" elections, and its decision in Specialty Healthcare to allow micro-unions. The bill passed the House, 235-188.	Y
IWLA strongly supported this legislation to expand the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel process, whereby agencies can learn how their regulations will practically affect small entities. It would also give the Office of Advocacy the authority it needs to establish standards for "regulatory flexibility analysis." The bill passed the House, 263-159.	Y
IWLA strongly supported the Small Business Tax Deduction Act, a bill that would allow businesses with fewer than 500 employees a 20 percent deduction on their taxable income in 2012. The bill passed the House, 235-173.	Y
IWLA strongly supported H.R.8, a bill that would extend current lower tax rates for all Americans for one year in order to provide time for Congress to complete comprehensive tax reform. H.R. 8 would provide businesses the confidence to make the investments necessary to create and sustain jobs. The bill passed the House, 256-171.	Y
This official's percentage on this voting record:		100%

US House Key Votes
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
On H.R.3: On Passage of Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users	Y
On H.R.8: Elimination of the "Death Tax"	Y
On final passage of the bankruptcy reform legislation.	Y
On Passage of The Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005 - would allow small businesses to ban together through an association to provide healthcare to their employees	Y
On H.R.5638: On Passage of Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006	Y
On H.R.800: On Passage	N
This official's percentage on this voting record:		100%

Symbol Key:
	Voted with the preferred position		Voted against the preferred position
Y	Voted YES	N	Voted NO
-	Did Not Vote	A	Absent
T	Paired Vote	Z	Presiding
P	Voted PRESENT

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AFL-CIO, 2011:
(11%)
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, 2010:
(0%)
League of Conservation Voters, 2011:
(14%)
Service Employees International Union, 2011:
(11%)
United Auto Workers, 2010:
(0%)
Associated General Contractors, 2011:
(100%)
BIPAC, 2011:
(100%)
National Association of Manufacturers, 2011:
(96%)
National Federation of Independent Business, 2010:
(86%)
National Retail Federation, 2011:
(100%)
National Small Business Association, 2011:
(63%)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2010:
(75%)