Bill · S.Res. 210· Senate(119-SRES-210)
A resolution honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution honors the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA). The BVA was established in 1945 to provide support and advocacy for veterans who lost their sight while serving. The resolution recognizes the BVA's role in advocating for improved healthcare, rehabilitation, and employment opportunities. It also highlights the importance of Blind Rehabilitation Centers within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Finally, the resolution urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure safe access for guide dogs and their users.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution specifically honors and urges improved support for blind and low-vision veterans.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
The resolution advocates for the rights, welfare, and specialized services of blind and low-vision veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+4
The resolution commends the advocacy for expanded benefits including disability ratings, housing grants, and guide dog benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Independence through Skill Training: Blind Rehabilitation Centers offer courses in areas like orientation, mobility, computer access, and communication to help veterans achieve greater independence (Whereas clause regarding Blind Rehabilitation Centers).
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Enhanced Quality of Life through Specialized Programs: The Visual Impairment Service Team Program helps coordinate services specifically for severely disabled visually impaired veterans (Whereas clause regarding BVA's role in quality of life).
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Expanded Benefits and Technology: Advocacy efforts have worked to improve disability rating schedules, housing grants, guide dog benefits, and adaptive vision technology (Whereas clause regarding BVA's championship of expanded benefits).
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Safe Access for Guide Dog Users: The resolution urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to guarantee safe access for guide dogs and calls for a trained Service Dog Champion at each medical center (Resolved clause 3).
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Commitment to Veteran Care: The Senate reaffirms its commitment to ensuring veterans with disabilities receive the respect and care they deserve (Resolved clause 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Seniors+2Good For Women+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Affordable Housing+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 5/8/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia