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S.Res. 566 Senate Armed Forces and National Security

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
Dec 17, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)
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STAGE 5 OF 8 — SENATE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last action: submitted in the senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent. (consideration: cr s8874; text: cr s8874) on Dec 17, 2025.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Dec 17, 2025
  2. Senate 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
  3. 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

Subjects

Congressional tributesDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care

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. 

[Summary as of: Passed Senate]

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