What is the current status of SRES 566?

SRES 566 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored SRES 566?

SRES 566 was sponsored by Richard Blumenthal (D), Sen.

Supports Veterans Health Care Workers

IntroducedDecember 17, 2025

Passed Senate9 months ago

Intro

Senate

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

Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional tributesDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care

Why This Matters

This resolution recognizes the vital role that employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs play in providing health care to veterans.

If you are a veteran, this resolution acknowledges the importance of the care you receive from Department of Veterans Affairs employees.

Who this affects

Veterans receiving health care · Employees providing care

What does this resolution do?

1The Department of Veterans Affairs serves over 7 million veterans in need of health care.
2Veterans have shown a 92 percent trust in the outpatient care provided by the Department.
3Department hospitals have consistently outperformed non-Department hospitals in patient satisfaction ratings.
4The Department trains more than 70 percent of practicing physicians in the United States.
5This resolution encourages the Department to support its employees and improve veteran care.

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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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Supports Veterans Health Care Workers

IntroducedDecember 17, 2025

Passed Senate9 months ago

Intro

Senate

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

Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional tributesDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelVeterans' medical care

Why This Matters

This resolution recognizes the vital role that employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs play in providing health care to veterans.

If you are a veteran, this resolution acknowledges the importance of the care you receive from Department of Veterans Affairs employees.

Who this affects

Veterans receiving health care · Employees providing care

What does this resolution do?

1The Department of Veterans Affairs serves over 7 million veterans in need of health care.
2Veterans have shown a 92 percent trust in the outpatient care provided by the Department.
3Department hospitals have consistently outperformed non-Department hospitals in patient satisfaction ratings.
4The Department trains more than 70 percent of practicing physicians in the United States.
5This resolution encourages the Department to support its employees and improve veteran care.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document