Sen. Blumenthal introduced a bill to help the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) better prepare for disasters. The VA would have to report on how its different offices work together during a crisis and look into whether combining these offices would help them respond faster when veterans need help.
The bill requires a full check-up on the VA’s supply warehouses, known as Regional Readiness Centers. The VA must report on what supplies they have, if any items are expired, and if they have enough gear to handle major events like hurricanes or public health emergencies.
The plan also aims to cut through red tape so the VA and FEMA can share fuel and other supplies more easily. This ensures that VA hospitals and clinics can stay open and keep caring for patients even when local resources are stretched thin during a national emergency.
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Milestones
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Mar 18, 2026Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Dec 10, 2025Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 14, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025
Bill NumberS 2264
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
