By Congressman Mike Simpson
November 15th, 2026
Dear Friend,
God Bless America’s Veterans. I recently welcomed some of Idaho’s finest from the Idaho Honor Flight to our nation’s capital. The Idaho Honor Flight marks a historic moment for our state every year. Standing alongside these distinguished Idaho veterans at the Honor Flight was a privilege.
This week, in honor of Veterans Day, the House passed a bipartisan package of bills to modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery of healthcare benefits services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I was proud to support this bill!
While we passed legislation to enhance veterans’ care in DC, my team in Idaho, along with the teams in the Idaho congressional delegation, visited assisted living facilities and attended the Veterans Day event in Twin Falls.
God Bless America’s Veterans
America would not be what it is today without the brave men and women who have risked their lives for our freedom and the greater good.
We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude. Whether it’s Veterans Day or any day, we will always support and honor those who have sacrificed so much. God bless our veterans.
Taking Care of America’s Veterans
God bless our veterans and armed forces. Generation after generation, the mission, service, and sacrifice have remained the same. While we will never be able to fully repay those who have served, our support in Congress remains strong.
We will continue to ensure veterans receive the benefits they so greatly have earned, which is why I was proud to support the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This legislation upholds our promise to get our nation’s veterans the services and benefits they have earned.
Team Simpson Representation in Idaho
Although Congress was in session this week, Team Simpson’s work on the ground in Idaho remained strong.
Idaho staff from congressional offices joined Hospice Visions to hand out certificates of appreciation at several assisted living facilities in Twin Falls and attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Twin Falls City Park. I’m so proud of Team Simpson and appreciate the dedication to important issues, like helping our great veterans.
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About Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. His political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s second congressional district. Visit https://simpson.house.gov/ to learn more or find contact info.
