Overview
- Alan Simpson passed away at 93 in Cody, Wyoming, surrounded by family and friends after complications from a broken hip.
- The three-term senator, who served from 1979 to 1997, was a key figure in bipartisan efforts on immigration reform, campaign finance, and fiscal policy.
- Simpson co-chaired the Simpson-Bowles Commission in 2010, which proposed significant deficit reduction measures, influencing later fiscal policies.
- He was a rare Republican advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, promoting inclusivity within his party and supporting same-sex marriage legalization.
- In 2022, President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing his integrity, humor, and dedication to public service.