Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.

This measure celebrates the Department of Veterans Affairs’ research and the people who make it happen. It supports naming May 12–16, 2025 as “Veterans Affairs Research Week” to highlight research, innovation, and the VA’s contributions to the lives of veterans, people in the United States, and others around the world . It also honors the 100-year anniversary of VA research and applauds VA researchers and their partners .

During this week, communities may see events that share how VA research improves health and daily life for veterans and the public. The focus is on awareness and appreciation for this work and the progress it brings .

• Who is affected: Veterans, VA researchers, and the public who benefit from medical and health innovations .
• What changes: Public recognition of VA research and encouragement to celebrate its achievements, especially at the 100-year mark .
• When: May 12–16, 2025, observed as Veterans Affairs Research Week .