Congressman Simpson joined colleagues in passing H. Con. Res. 47 — supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor.  

“Idaho has several Medal of Honor recipients including; Vernon Baker, Bernard Fisher, Ed Freeman, and Arthur Jackson,” said Simpson. “As we approach the anniversary of the first Medal of Honor awarded on March 25, 1864, I think it highly appropriate that we reflect on the lives and deeds of these brave men.”

H. Con. Res 47 recommends a national day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration for those citizens who so valiantly defended our nation and protected their fellow servicemen with the most extraordinary courage and achievement—recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

“I commend my colleagues in the House Armed Services Committee for leading an effort to commemorate the brave men who have received our nation’s highest military honor,” said Simpson. “The honor is mine to be able to recognize these heroes with a National Day of Distinction.”