Rep. Kind’s Jason Simcakoski Legislation Passes House

La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s bipartisan legislation to fix the problems at the Tomah VA, the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act, passed the House with almost unanimous support. The legislation will now go to the Senate for a vote and then to the President’s desk.

“Today, we have made a significant step forward in addressing the opiate epidemic and giving veterans and their families the tools they need and the accountability they deserve,” said Rep. Kind. “This is an all hands on deck moment. I was proud to work with the Simcakoski family to make sure no other family has to go through what they have and create a legacy Jason would be proud of.”

Watch Rep. Kind’s floor speech on the bill here.

This bipartisan legislation requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update pain management guidelines, strengthens provider education and training, improves patient advocacy, and authorizes a new commission to examine alternative treatments, among other provisions.

The Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act is supported by Disabled Veterans of America, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.