Rep. Mike Simpson Supports Take Care of America's Veterans Act

On this Veterans Day, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act.

Authored by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), the broad measure combines upwards of 60 bipartisan bills designed to update, improve, and overhaul how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare and benefits to all members of the veteran community.

The bill is a comprehensive reform package. By consolidating these measures, the legislation addresses the delivery of healthcare and benefits services.

“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.”

The core of the legislation focuses on support for those who have served. Among its primary provisions, the bill increases VA survivor benefits for Gold Star families for the first time in decades.

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. https://t.co/vZFXwg8GCY

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Additionally, the measure provides increased financial backing for veterans with severe disabilities alongside their daily caregivers.

Beyond financial adjustments, the bill supports women veterans. It also opens more options for mental health care access nationwide.

The legislation expands education opportunities for veterans to use their GI Bill. The full text of the resolution is available here.

“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,” Simpson said. “This legislation upholds our promise to get our nation’s veterans the services and benefits they have earned.”