Meet Idaho's Congressman Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. Mike joined his father and uncle at the Simpson Family Dental Practice in Blackfoot before serving in the Blackfoot City Council and Idaho State Legislature.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.