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Michael K. Simpson

Michael K. Simpson

R ID-2 · House

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Defense

+147
Helped 1264 Hurt 1117 Unclear 735

Finance

+177
Helped 711 Hurt 534 Mixed 4 Unclear 292

Energy

0
Helped 389 Hurt 389 Mixed 3 Unclear 189

Healthcare

+64
Helped 388 Hurt 324 Unclear 252

Agriculture

+397
Helped 575 Hurt 178 Unclear 119

Criminal Justice

-28
Helped 286 Hurt 314 Mixed 4 Unclear 54

Veterans Affairs

+240
Helped 392 Hurt 152 Unclear 81

Education

-15
Helped 237 Hurt 252 Unclear 121

Immigration

-365
Helped 68 Hurt 433 Mixed 4 Unclear 38

Transportation

-35
Helped 210 Hurt 245 Unclear 81

Trade

+115
Helped 263 Hurt 148 Mixed 2 Unclear 45

Environment

-145
Helped 60 Hurt 205 Unclear 142

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101

Housing

+128
Helped 200 Hurt 72 Unclear 35

Technology

+51
Helped 156 Hurt 105 Unclear 27

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36

Labor

-82
Helped 57 Hurt 139 Unclear 49

Appropriations

+47
Helped 135 Hurt 88 Unclear 14

Government

-68
Helped 0 Hurt 68 Unclear 134

Government Operations

-11
Helped 37 Hurt 48 Unclear 117
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

17514 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1859), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), Legislative Branch (19), State (19), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Research (4), Local (3), Medicare (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), HUD (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (491), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (416), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2)
Direct (368), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (246), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3)
Direct (205), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Technical (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (2226), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (69), Regulatory (43), EPA (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), Executive (3), HUD (3), Legislative (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), State/Local (2), Banking Regulation (1), DOE (1), DOJ (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), NNSA (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (225), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (240), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (233), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (165), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)
Direct (156), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
Direct (138), Unaccompanied Minors (4), Undocumented (3)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
100.0% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
+295
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
+343
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
- +167
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+124
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
- +38
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
- +86
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
- +16
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
+41
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
+56
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
+125
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+19
Taxpayers - - +15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
+141
Law Enforcement - - +42

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hres583-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025.

0 clauses Jul 15, 2025

hr4382-119

Cosponsor In Committee

America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act

3 clauses Jul 14, 2025
Numismatics Government Consumers Sports

hr4313-119

Cosponsor Passed House

Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act

15 clauses Jul 10, 2025
Professional Services Government Healthcare Technology

hres571-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President’s life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

0 clauses Jul 10, 2025

hr4254-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To establish a military service medal to be issued to members of the Armed Forces who served in support of operations related to the Iran-Israel War, including Operation Midnight Hammer.

1 clause Jun 30, 2025
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr4234-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act

0 clauses Jun 27, 2025

hr4147-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act

0 clauses Jun 25, 2025

hres527-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as National Dairy Month to recognize the critical role dairy plays in maintaining a healthy diet and preserving our Nation’s agricultural economy.

1 clause Jun 20, 2025
Health Care Providers

hr4044-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act

1 clause Jun 17, 2025
Government Energy Agriculture Nonprofits

hr3917-119

Cosponsor In Committee

To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

0 clauses Jun 11, 2025

hr3773-119

Cosponsor In Committee

PROTECT Act of 2025

2 clauses Jun 5, 2025
Legal Services Tribal Government Criminal Justice Technology

hr3699-119

Cosponsor Reported

Energy Choice Act

5 clauses Jun 4, 2025
Manufacturing Government Energy Environment

hr3654-119

Cosponsor In Committee

TERRA Act

19 clauses May 29, 2025
Housing Government Tribal Affairs Tribal Government

hr3591-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Carla Walker Act

7 clauses May 23, 2025
Forensics Public Health Government Public Safety

hr3514-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

1 clause May 20, 2025
Health IT Health Insurance Government Health Care

hr3499-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act

2 clauses May 19, 2025
Labor Government Outdoor Recreation

hr3277-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

4 clauses May 8, 2025
Government Healthcare Providers Healthcare Health Insurance

hr3227-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025

56 clauses May 7, 2025
Housing Government Labor Agriculture

hr3204-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the advanced manufacturing investment credit, and for other purposes.

2 clauses May 5, 2025
Financial Services

hr2853-119

Cosponsor Reported

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

18 clauses Apr 10, 2025
Labor Manufacturing Criminal Justice Retail

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