Continue working to ensure Idahoans have access to public lands and recreational areas.

I will continue working to ensure that Idahoans have access to the beautiful places in our state.

Simpson commits to keep working so Idahoans can access public lands and outdoor recreation areas.

Recreational Access on Public Lands | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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I look forward to bringing Idaho’s perspective to issues like the Endangered Species Act, continued access to our public lands, and forest management.

He reiterates support for continued access to public lands.

Laying Out My Priorities as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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January 23, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Tags: Public Lands and Natural Resources, Energy, Fiscal Responsibility WASHINGTON—Today, President Donald Trump signed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 into law. ... January 8, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Tags: Public Lands and Natural Resources ... Chairman Simpson's FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill Passes the House.

In the lookback window, Simpson’s office shows active federal work tied to public lands: he chaired and advanced the FY26 Interior/Environment appropriations bill, and the bill became law on January 23, 2026. That is concrete ongoing work affecting public lands management and access, though not a direct one-bill resolution of Idaho recreation access.

partial same_term A for effort

Public Lands and Natural Resources | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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April 16, 2026 ... As we all know, wildfire isn’t just a policy issue, it’s personal; and this subcommittee is dedicated to ensuring that we provide the proper resources needed to ensure the safety of our communities and public lands. From fire and fuels management to active forest restoration, recreation, and infrastructure.

This is strong contemporaneous evidence that Simpson continued working in April 2026 on public lands, recreation, and infrastructure through his committee role. It supports ongoing effort, but it does not by itself prove a delivered policy outcome.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Simpson Remarks at Hearing on United States Forest Service | House Committee on Appropriations - Republicans
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"Idaho’s abundance of parks, forests, and public lands makes our state a wonderful place to live, work, and play," said Rep. Simpson. "Public lands were set aside for public use, and we have a responsibility to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the same benefits we sometimes take for granted today. ... I have worked long and hard to protect Idahoans’ way of life by preserving access to Idaho’s public lands..."

Although outside the 30-day lookback, this is direct prior evidence of Simpson publicly committing to preserve public access to Idaho public lands and recreational areas. It supports the underlying promise but does not establish completion.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Public Lands in Public Hands Act | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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Just as I demand the citizens and elected officials of Idaho be allowed to steer Idaho’s public lands policies without outside interference, I feel that I should allow the citizens of other states to determine the affairs of their states.

This issue page reflects Simpson’s continuing long-term position that Idaho should steer its own public lands policy, aligning with the claim’s direction. It is background evidence rather than a fresh delivery event.

unresolved same_term

Wilderness Designations | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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