S.Res. 215 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, May 12, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCelebrates Veterans Affairs research anniversary
This resolution honors the 100-year history of research done by the Department of Veterans Affairs and applauds the researchers and their partners for their work. It designates the week of May 12-16, 2025, as Veterans Affairs Research Week to celebrate that milestone.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution that doesn't change any laws or policies. It's a way for Congress to recognize and celebrate the Department of Veterans Affairs' long history of research that has contributed to helping veterans and others.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, May 12, 2025)
This resolution honors and celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Department of Veterans Affairs research and applauds the researchers and their affiliates. Further, the resolution supports the designation of the week of May 12 through May 16, 2025, as Veterans Affairs Research Week.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 215
RESOLUTION
A 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) · Introduced May 12, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 12, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2864)”