SRES 492 Agreed to

Expresses the Senate's view that community care, where veterans see private doctors instead of VA facilities, is an essential part of veterans' health care and urges the VA to carry out the VA MISSION Act of 2018 fully.

Official title: A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Introduced 10-NOV-2025

Referred 10-NOV-2025

Passed 17-DEC-2025

Key points

Recognizes community care as an essential tool for meeting veterans' health care needs and says it complements the VA's mission rather than threatening it
Urges the VA to implement the VA MISSION Act of 2018 in both letter and spirit so veterans get timely access to community providers when the VA cannot meet their needs
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to timely, high-quality, affordable, veteran-centered care whether provided in VA facilities or in the community

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 17-DEC-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Cosponsors · 4

■ 4 R

4 Republicans

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