Bill · S.Res. 492· Senate(119-SRES-492)
A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- 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
S. Res. 492 recognizes community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of United States veterans. The resolution acknowledges that community care complements the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. It urges the VA to implement the VA MISSION Act of 2018 to ensure veterans have timely access to community providers when the VA cannot meet their needs. The Senate reaffirms its commitment to ensuring veterans have access to high-quality, affordable, and veteran-centered care.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The bill is specifically designed to improve healthcare access and quality for all US veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+10
Directly aims to ensure veterans have timely access to high-quality and affordable healthcare through community care.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+10
Directly supports the expansion and implementation of healthcare benefits for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access and Choice: Community care offers veterans greater convenience, accessibility, and choice, especially for people in rural areas, those with mobility or transportation challenges, and those needing specialized treatment.
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Life-Saving Services: Community care provides access to essential services including mental health, oncology, pain management, and emergency care.
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System Support: The resolution affirms that community care is a cost-effective tool that strengthens veteran trust in the VA as an institution.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in 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+10Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+10Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+10
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 12/17/2025
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S8133)
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi