119th Congress
S.Res. 492
A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Marsha Blackburn(R-TN)
- Introduced
- Nov 10, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (4)
- Jerry Moran (R-KS)
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
- Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)
- Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed Senate” version
This resolution recognizes the necessity of community care for veterans and affirms that it complements the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The resolution urges the VA to implement the letter and spirit of the VA Mission Act of 2018, which establishes the Veterans Community Care Program, to ensure veterans have timely access to community providers when the VA cannot meet their needs. Further, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to timely, quality, affordable, veteran-centered care.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 17, 2025 · Senate
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874) - Dec 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. - Dec 17, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. - Nov 10, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S8133) - Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate