Last progress April 9, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on April 9, 2025 by Bernard Sanders
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528: 3)
This resolution is a formal statement from the Senate saying a plan to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is not acceptable and should be canceled. It focuses on stopping these job cuts, which could disrupt care and services for veterans. It is not a new law; it urges action to protect the VA workforce and the services they provide .
In short, it calls for keeping VA staff in place so veterans can continue to get timely care and support. It’s an expression of the Senate’s position and push for the plan to be rescinded .
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | VA employees and veterans who rely on VA services |
| What changes | No direct legal change; the Senate urges canceling the plan to fire 83,000 VA workers |
| When | Applies upon the Senate’s adoption of this statement of position |
| Day-to-day impact | Aims to keep VA staff in place so veterans’ care is not disrupted |