119th Congress
S.Res. 566
A resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Richard Blumenthal(D-CT)
- Introduced
- Dec 17, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Official text
- Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed Senate” version
This resolution recognizes that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is essential in providing health care to veterans, training the medical workforce, conducting research, working to end veteran suicide, improving public health, and improving the preparedness of the country for emergencies. Further, the resolution urges the VA to support its employees and reaffirms a commitment to ensuring veterans have timely access to care, whether provided by the VA or community care providers.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 17, 2025 · Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874) - Dec 17, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. - Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate