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.

S. Res. 215 · 119th Congress · May 12, 2025 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

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.

That the Senate—

(1)

honors and celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Department of Veterans Affairs (referred to in this resolution as the “VA”) research, representing a century of lifesaving and cutting-edge research conducted by the VA which improves the lives of veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world;

(2)

applauds the spirit of inquiry and commitment to scientific excellence of VA researchers and their affiliates, who ensure that veterans receive the most up-to-date, effective care and maintain the leadership and competitiveness of the United States in scientific research and healthcare;

(3)

recognizes the critical importance of supporting VA research through robust funding, public support, and Federal cooperation;

(4)

acknowledges that VA research facilities and their affiliates contribute significantly to the economies of their local communities; and

(5)

supports the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025, as “Veteran Affairs Research Week”.

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