# 119-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.

119-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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status passed_senate (as of 2026-06-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-566
- Congress: 119
- 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.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-12-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-30

## Summary

**Affirms the Department of Veterans Affairs as essential to meeting veterans' health care needs.** It emphasizes the VA's role in training the medical workforce, carrying out critical research, preventing veteran suicide, and strengthening public health and emergency preparedness. It directs the VA to support and empower its employees, respect their expertise, and equip them with resources to serve veterans. It reaffirms commitment to timely access to high-quality, affordable, veteran-centered care in VA facilities or through community providers.

## Related bills

- 119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-566 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/566)

## Related
- [119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5238)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-566 (as of 2026-06-30).