Our Veterans Deserve the Best Healthcare We Can Offer
By Congressman Mike Simpson
Washington, D.C. – “We all know what it is like when we have an idea that looks good on the surface but turns out not to work the way we’d hoped. When our good ideas go sour, we face a choice: either we can admit the mistake and turn back to find a better solution, or we can refuse to change… Read more »
Simpson Joins Bill to Improve Veteran Healthcare
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson last week joined Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) in introducing H.R. 592, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization Improvement Act, to further protect veterans’ access to quality healthcare.
Congressman Simpson has repeatedly raised concerns… Read more »
Simpson’s Longstanding Support for Veterans
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voiced his support for veterans in this and other congresses.
“Our veterans deserve the best treatment available on behalf of their sacrifice and service to our country,” said Simpson. “The responsibility to meet the needs of our veterans and support their physical, mental, and financial… Read more »
Simpson Announces Veteran Fellowship Opportunity
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced a two-year paid fellowship opportunity in his Twin Falls district office, available to Idaho veterans through the Wounded Warrior Program. The person chosen for the fellowship will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and… Read more »
Idaho’s Congressional Delegation Comments On Delayed Boise VA Electronic Health Record Transition
Boise, Idaho -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) and U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) remain concerned about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) rollout of the new… Read more »
Upholding Congress’ Commitment to Veterans
By Congressman Mike Simpson
"It’s no secret that there is a lot of disfunction in Washington, D.C. Even the most casual observer can tell that relationships in Congress are frayed, bipartisanship is in short supply, and political rhetoric has become increasingly divisive. Despite this worrying trend, I believe that most Americans… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - “75 years ago, on the beaches of Normandy, more than 160,000 Allied soldiers landed across a 50 mile stretch of French coastline. Allied forces battled rough and frigid water only to be met at the shore by German machine guns and coastal batteries that spewed deadly artillery fire. This would be the largest amphibious military operation in history.
“Just before… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Significant progress was made Wednesday in Congressional Republicans’ efforts to return the annual federal appropriations process to regular order. Nearly one week before the end of the fiscal year, the House of Representatives approved the Conference Report for H.R. 6157, which includes the Department of Defense (DOD) and Labor, Health and Human Services and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson praised the passage of H.R. 5895, which includes the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the legislation, which also includes legislation to fund the Veterans Administration, Military Construction projects and the Legislative branch, by a vote count of 377-20. … Read more »
As Veterans Day approaches, Congressman Simpson reflects on the exceptional commitment to service demonstrated by veterans and active members of the military every day. “This Veterans Day, we honor and thank our nation’s veterans and their families for the sacrifices they have made to keep us safe. These heroes have dedicated their lives to protecting our American way of life,… Read more »
