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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.

1/6/2026, 3:09 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 566

The bill "S. Res. 566" introduced in the 119th Congress on December 17, 2025, recognizes the essential nature of care provided by Department of Veterans Affairs employees in meeting the health care needs of U.S. veterans. The resolution emphasizes the significance of VA employees in delivering quality care to veterans and highlights the importance of their role within the healthcare system. For more detailed information and the full text of the bill, the official PDF version can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres566/BILLS-119sres566ats.pdf.

Congressional Summary of SRES 566

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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Current Status of Bill SRES 566

Bill SRES 566 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2025. Bill SRES 566 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2025.  Bill SRES 566's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874) as of December 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 566

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 566

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 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.
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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 566

Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat

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