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In light of our current national energy crisis, I strongly believe that we should try to increase our development and use of renewable energy sources. Solar, geothermal, biomass, hydro and wind power are attractive energy sources for the future, and I believe we should continue to expand the research, perfect the technology, and expand their use.
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Simpson publicly stated support for expanding renewable energy development, naming solar, geothermal, biomass, hydro, and wind.
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I am also introducing the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2015... to spur development of renewable electricity from the water power in oceans, rivers, and lakes.
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Simpson described a concrete legislative effort to promote renewable electricity from marine and hydrokinetic power.
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Mr. Simpson (for himself and Mr. DeFazio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. Short Title: Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2017. Full Title: To expand geothermal production, and for other purposes.
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Simpson introduced legislation aimed at expanding geothermal production, but the bill was only referred to committee and does not show enactment here.
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For Department of Energy expenses including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment, and other expenses necessary for energy efficiency and renewable energy activities
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The enacted FY2026 appropriations law funds Department of Energy energy efficiency and renewable energy activities, a concrete but broad federal action supporting renewable energy development.
The United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement
Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Simpson's official office records that he supported House passage of the FY2026 Energy and Water appropriations bill, which later formed part of the enacted funding vehicle containing DOE renewable-energy appropriations.
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sought to strike all funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official House Daily Digest describes Perry Amendment No. 32 to H.R. 4553 as an attempt to eliminate all Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding; the amendment failed, preserving a federal renewable-energy funding channel.
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Simpson | Simpson | Republican | ID | No
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Clerk's roll-call page records Simpson voting No on Perry Amendment No. 32, tying him directly to the failed attempt to strip Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding from the FY2026 Energy and Water bill.
Public state: unverifiedAs of unknown · legacy_unverified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): partial.same_termA for effort
Simpson publicly supported expanding renewable energy and introduced concrete legislation to promote marine/hydrokinetic renewable energy and geothermal production. However, the cited evidence shows advocacy and introduced bills rather than enacted policy or a completed measurable expansion of renewable energy development attributable to him, so the promise is best classified as partially fulfilled with a clear effort badge.
provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 84%