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S.Res. 566 (119th)

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.

Original

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 December 2025

Last action

17 December 2025 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

28 June 2026

Healthcare · Defence

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

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

Sponsors

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