Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Simpson says he will continue to support legislation to reform the justice system by imposing stiff sentences on criminals who use a gun while committing a crime. He says the penalties are intended to make clear that criminal behavior will not be tolerated.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson opposes legislation that would promote or require rationing or taxation of firearms or ammunition.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson opposes federal bans on owning firearms, based on his view that the Second Amendment bars the federal government from denying citizens the right to keep and bear arms.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson says energy policy should consider renewable energy, nuclear energy, and domestic oil production. He calls for a realistic approach to how and when the economy shifts to more sustainable energy sources.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson supports using technology, incentives, and innovation to move the economy toward more sustainable, independent energy sources, rather than relying on government mandates that he says would make consumers bear the cost of regulations.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson supports including nuclear energy in efforts to address climate change. He points to nuclear power as a carbon-free source that supplies more than half of the nation’s carbon-free energy.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson believes Congress should carefully consider how legislation affects farmers’ and ranchers’ production costs, including through transportation, trade, taxes, energy, and environmental policy. He says Congress should work to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Michael K. Simpson opposes cuts to funding for veterans’ benefits and health care and opposes reducing the nation’s commitment to those services. He says that commitment should remain strong even as the nation addresses overspending and growing debt.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson opposes proposals that would grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants in the United States. He argues that amnesty would undermine immigration rules, disadvantage people waiting for citizenship applications to be approved, and weaken border security.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Simpson opposes abortion as a means of birth control, with exceptions for rape, incest, or danger to the mother’s life. He also opposes using tax dollars to pay for abortions.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.