while continuing to find domestic sources of traditional forms of energy, like oil and natural gas
Continue to find domestic sources of traditional energy such as oil and natural gas.
Occurrences
Our mandate from the American people is clear: We must unleash American-made energy and return to energy independence.
Evidence
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Simpson says the United States should keep looking for ways to reduce energy prices and improve energy independence, and that developing domestic sources of oil and gas is an important part of that effort. He specifically cites ANWR, the Outer Continental Shelf, and federal lands as areas with oil and gas reserves and says he will continue to support meaningful and effective energy legislation.
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GovInfo records Simpson as the sponsor of H.R. 876 in the 113th Congress. The bill would have protected Idaho wilderness water resources and the record confirms Simpson introduced concrete legislation rather than only issuing rhetoric.
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Congress.gov lists Simpson as sponsor of H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. The bill is an official appropriations vehicle tied to federal energy policy and resources.
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The House clerk’s roll call shows Simpson voted yea on final passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Simpson’s official issue page says H.R. 1 opened the non-wilderness 1002 Area in ANWR to potential future energy development, directly matching his domestic energy goal.
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Sep 22, 2026 RENO, Nev. – To meet requirements of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, the Bureau of Land Management will hold an additional oil and gas lease sale on Sept. 30, 2026, offering 14 parcels totaling 20,600.11 acres in Nevada. The BLM’s regularly scheduled third quarter oil & gas lease sale held on Sept. 16, 2026, received no bids on the 14 parcels.
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Roll Call 190 | Bill Number: H. R. 1 Jul 03, 2025, 02:31 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment One Big Beautiful Bill Act Status: Passed Simpson | Republican | ID | Aye
Assessments
Simpson clearly continued to support and pursue domestic traditional energy development through official advocacy and legislative action, including voting for H.R. 1 with ANWR energy development provisions and sponsoring energy-related appropriations legislation. However, the promise was broad and ongoing, and the evidence shows support and partial policy movement rather than a fully delivered measurable outcome of finding or developing domestic oil and natural gas sources. Because there were concrete legislative efforts tied to the promise, the effort badge applies.