{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401979", "Rep. Simpson Votes to Fully Fund Veterans Health Care and Benefits", "2026-05-15", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "ID", "Michael K. Simpson", "S001148", "simpson.house.gov", "simpson", "https://simpson.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement. This bill champions America\u2019s veterans by fully funding veterans\u2019 health care programs and benefits. This legislation also supports military families, strengthens America\u2019s defense, and supports the Trump administration\u2019s policy initiatives.\n\n\u201cOne of my top priorities in Congress is supporting our troops and veterans,\u201d said Rep. Simpson. \u201cBy fully funding veterans\u2019 health care programs and benefits, investing in mental health services, prioritizing funding for military family housing, and so much more, this legislation fulfills our promises to those who have sacrificed so greatly for our country. This is a must-pass bill each year to honor the brave men and women who have courageously served.\u201d\n\nHighlights of the bill include:\n\nFully funding veterans\u2019 health care programs.\n\nFully funding veterans\u2019 benefits and VA programs.\n\nProtecting the 2nd Amendment rights of veterans, preventing VA from sending information to the FBI about veterans without a judge\u2019s consent.\n\nSupporting the Trump Administration\u2019s efforts in improving mental health and suicide prevention among veterans.\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill keeps America\u2019s promise to its veterans by fully funding veterans\u2019 health care programs, benefits, and other critical VA programs. The measure was approved with a vote of 400 to 15.\n\nThis funding package will now go to the Senate for further consideration.", 1, "2026-05-16T06:05:00Z", "2026-05-16T06:06:37Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://simpson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401979"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6358820721507072, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}