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Senate Reaffirms Commitment to High-Quality VA Healthcare for Veterans.

The US Senate formally recognized that the healthcare provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is essential for millions of veterans. This resolution confirms the Senate's commitment to ensuring veterans have timely access to high-quality, affordable care, whether provided directly by VA facilities or through community care providers. This signals strong legislative support for maintaining and improving healthcare standards for those who served.
Key points
Veterans are guaranteed timely access to high-quality, continuous care, regardless of whether it is provided by VA facilities or external community providers.
The resolution emphasizes VA's critical roles in medical research, training future healthcare professionals, and suicide prevention efforts.
The Senate urges the VA to better support its employees, aiming to improve the overall quality of service delivered to veteran patients.
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_566
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_566.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans are guaranteed timely access to high-quality, continuous care, regardless of whether it is provided by VA facilities or external community providers.
  • The resolution emphasizes VA's critical roles in medical research, training future healthcare professionals, and suicide prevention efforts.
  • The Senate urges the VA to better support its employees, aiming to improve the overall quality of service delivered to veteran patients.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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