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Representative Michael K. 'Mike' Simpson (ID)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 2
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kathy.
Birth Date: 09/08/1950
Birthplace: Burley, ID
Home City: Blackfoot, ID
Religion: Mormon

Education:
DDS, School of Dental Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis, 1977
Attended, Pre-Dentistry, Idaho State University,1968-1972
Bachelor's, Utah State University.

Professional Experience:
Dentist, Simpson Dental Office, 1977-1998.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
Speaker of the House, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1992-1998
Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1984-1998
Assistant Majority Leader, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1989
Council Member, City of Blackfoot, 1980-1984.


Organizations:
Honorary Chairman, First Tee of Idaho, 2005-present
Honorary Board Member, Boys and Girls Club, Magic Valley Area, 2004-present
Member, Chambers of Commerce of Boise, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, 1998-present
Former Member, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1416
Former Member, Idaho State Dental Association
Former Member, Rotary Club of Blackfoot.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, Majority Caucus, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1988.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Budget, Member
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Member
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Ranking Minority Member




Photo for Representative Michael K. 'Mike' Simpson (ID)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/simpson/e ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/simpson/

Washington, D.C. Address
1339 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5531
Fax: 202-225-8216
District Address
275 South 5th Avenue, Suite 275
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-232-2222
Fax: 208-233-2095
District Address
802 West Bannock, Suite 600
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-334-1953
Fax: 208-334-9533
District Address
490 Memorial Drive, Suite 203
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: 208-523-6701
Fax: 208-523-2384
District Address
1341 Fillmore Street, Suite 202
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-734-7219
Fax: 208-734-7244





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