{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401977", "Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Handheld and Mobile Vehicle Radios for Bingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office", "2026-05-15", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Michael K. Simpson", "S001148", "simpson.house.gov", "simpson", "https://simpson.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $440,000 in funding for the Bingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office Mobile and Handheld Radio Update Project in Blackfoot, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.\n\n\u201cImproving communication among our law enforcement officers can truly save lives,\u201d said Rep. Simpson. \u201cWhen responding to emergencies, nothing is more important than for our law enforcement to be equipped with up-to-date resources. I join Idahoans and express my gratitude to our brave law enforcement officers for their tireless work in keeping our communities safe. As Idaho\u2019s only appropriator, I take pride in advocating for funding to support these dedicated heroes and their service.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are extremely thankful for Congressman Simpson\u2019s support of Idaho First Responders. Funds secured by Congressman Simpson will allow us to make critical updates to our outdated radio units, both handheld and those that are mobile in vehicles. This technology is an increasingly large, daunting task for all First Responders to keep up with through local funding mechanisms, but it is a lifeline for us and those we serve. Congressman Simpson\u2019s willingness to support us in emergency communications\u2014when lives are on the line and every second counts\u2014tells us that he clearly understands priorities and wants to keep Idahoans safe,\u201d said Chief Deputy of Bingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office Jordyn Nebeker.\n\nThis funding would be used to secure 30 handheld radio units and 25 mobile radio units for mission-critical Law Enforcement emergency communication needs. The Bingham County Sheriff's Office is experiencing a major need to make capital improvements to replace outdated and/or end-of-life handheld and mobile radios.\n\nAs Idaho\u2019s only appropriator, Rep. Simpson has a unique opportunity to fight for Idaho\u2019s priorities and ensure Idahoans\u2019 hard-earned tax dollars return to Idaho.", 1, "2026-05-16T06:05:00Z", "2026-05-16T06:06:37Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401977"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 4.995967261493206, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}