WASHINGTON — Today, on Veterans Day, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported H.R. 9237 – the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This legislation is a comprehensive veterans’ package that includes more than 60 bipartisan bills to modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery of healthcare and benefits services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the entire veteran community. This legislation is sponsored by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL).
“America would not be what it is today if it weren’t for the brave men and women in uniform,” said Rep. Simpson. “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.”
Highlights of the bill include:
- Increases VA survivor benefits for Gold Star families for the first time in decades.
- Puts more money on the table for severely disabled veterans and the families that care for them every single day.
- Supports women veterans.
- Opens more options for mental health care access nationwide.
- Expands education opportunities for veterans to use their GI Bill.
The full text of the bill is available here.
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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.
