S. Res. 492 · Passed Senate · Armed Forces and National Security

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

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

What it does

• Recognizes community care as an essential tool for meeting veterans' health care needs.
• Affirms that community care complements the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Urges the VA to implement the Veterans Community Care Program under the VA Mission Act of 2018 to ensure timely access to community providers when VA capacity is insufficient.

Official summary

This resolution recognizes the necessity of community care for veterans and affirms that it complements the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The resolution urges the VA to implement the letter and spirit of the VA Mission Act of 2018, which establishes the Veterans Community Care Program, to ensure veterans have timely access to community providers when the VA cannot meet their needs. Further, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to timely, quality, affordable, veteran-centered care.

Latest action

Dec 17, 2025: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs