Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 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.

Veterans Affairs: Recognition of VA Healthcare Workers

Dec 17, 2025·View on Congress.gov

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The Senate has officially passed this resolution. Because it is a simple resolution, it does not need to go to the House of Representatives or the President for further action. This means the legislative process for this measure is now complete.

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Key Points

The Senate passed a resolution to honor the work of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It highlights that the agency serves more than 7 million patients and is a leader in medical training and research.
The resolution points out that VA hospitals often perform as well as or better than private hospitals. It also notes that about 92 percent of veterans say they trust the outpatient care they receive from the agency.
It emphasizes the importance of preventing veteran suicide. Data shows that veterans who use VA services have lower suicide rates than those who do not, making the agency's work life-saving.
The Senate promised to make sure veterans can get high-quality and affordable care quickly. This includes care at VA buildings or through local doctors when the VA cannot provide the service directly.

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Milestones

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Dec 17, 2025Senate

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

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

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Dec 17, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberSRES 566

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

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

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