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Simpson Secures Energy and Water Chairmanship
Whether it’s the cleanup of sites like INL, the maintenance of our nation’s nuclear weapons, or the many vital water projects across the Western United States, the Energy and Water Subcommittee’s work touches almost every community in Idaho and across the country. Those are the words of Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson who has been appointed as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. The Idaho delegation has a strong history of involvement in federal issues related to energy development and water infrastructure, and in particular nuclear energy. Here’s the Congressman’s spokesperson, Nikki Watts: “Congressman Simpson is honored to have the opportunity to be the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. He will have primary jurisdiction over many federal agencies including:
· Department of Energy, including Idaho National Laboratory and Bonneville Power
Administration
· U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
· Bureau of Reclamation
Congressman Simpson and the Idaho delegation have a strong history of involvement in federal issues related to energy development and water infrastructure, and in particular nuclear energy. This new assignment gives Congressman Simpson the opportunity to expand our involvement in these issues and make sure the concerns of our state and region are heard and addressed.
