Support funding for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities Project.

highlighted the inclusion of $5,000,000 in funding for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities Project in Aberdeen, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.

Simpson said he secured or supported FY2027 appropriations funding for the Aberdeen potato breeding facilities project.

Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Aberdeen Research and Extension Center | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for ISU’s Efforts to Expand Research in Critical Minerals

Simpson is backing federal funding for a specific Idaho research project via Community Project Funding.

Energy | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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I am proud to support this project

He says he supports funding the University of Idaho potato research and breeding facilities project.

Representative Mike Simpson
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The FY2027 Community Project Funding Requests section lists the "University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities" project, requesting $5,000,000 to update federally owned storage and greenhouse facilities.

Official evidence that Simpson submitted a current appropriations request for the Aberdeen potato breeding facilities project. This is a concrete support action, but it is not evidence of enacted funding, so the claim is only partially delivered.

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Committee Assignments | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho
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