SRES165-119

In Committee

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the plan of President Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded.

119th Congress Introduced Apr 9, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

A Senate resolution calling on the VA to reject and rescind its Agency Reduction in Force and Reorganization Plan that would eliminate 83,000 positions.

Who Benefits and How

VA employees facing potential termination gain congressional support. Veterans who rely on VA services benefit from opposition to workforce cuts.

Who Bears the Burden and How

This is a non-binding resolution. The administration's workforce reduction plans would face congressional opposition.

Key Provisions

  • Calls on VA to reject reorganization plan
  • Opposes firing of 83,000 VA employees
  • Demands VA rescind reduction in force plan

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Expresses Senate opposition to VA plan to fire 83,000 employees and calls for rescinding reorganization plan

Who Benefits

  • VA employees
  • Veterans
  • Federal unions

Who Bears Costs

  • Administration workforce plans

Key Policy Areas

Veterans Affairs, Federal Workforce, Government Reform

Primary Purpose

Expresses Senate opposition to VA plan to fire 83,000 employees and calls for rescinding reorganization plan

Policy Domains

Veterans Affairs Federal Workforce Government Reform

Legislative Strategy

"Oppose executive branch workforce reduction at VA"

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 9, 2025

Mr. Sanders submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …

Apr 9, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528)

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Domains
Veterans Affairs Federal Workforce

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