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.

Summary

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. 

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Timeline

1. 17 December 2025

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)

   Source: Floor

2. 17 December 2025

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

3. 17 December 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

2 official files

• Agreed to Senate

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 December 2025

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• Passed Senate

  summary · EN · 17 December 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Sponsor

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