Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.
A Republican resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
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
- Scored +10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill is specifically designed to improve healthcare access and quality for all US veterans.
- Scored +10
Does this help veterans get medical care?
Directly aims to ensure veterans have timely access to high-quality and affordable healthcare through community care.
- Scored +10
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill is specifically designed to improve healthcare access and quality for all US veterans. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Specifically mentions improving access for those with mobility challenges through community care. Would retired people be better off under this? — Positive impact for retired veterans receiving VA healthcare. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Explicitly highlights the convenience and accessibility of community care for those in rural areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increases healthcare options for elderly veterans who may face mobility issues.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — Directly aims to ensure veterans have timely access to high-quality and affordable healthcare through community care. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Increases accessibility to care for veterans, particularly those in rural areas or with mobility challenges. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Recognizes community care as essential for providing life-saving access to mental health services for veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Directly supports the expansion and implementation of healthcare benefits for veterans.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Supports veterans in rural areas by promoting access to local community healthcare providers.
- 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