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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Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded.

USA119th CongressSRES-165| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution conveys the Senate's strong opposition to a reported plan, allegedly directed by President Trump and Elon Musk, that would result in the termination of up to 83,000 employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs. These employees are crucial for providing essential care and benefits to veterans across the nation. The resolution declares that this proposed "Agency Reduction in Force and Reorganization Plan" is unacceptable and must be rescinded without delay. It reflects the Senate's collective view that any such action would severely undermine the support system for veterans and should be immediately rejected by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528: 3)
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528)
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528: 3)


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528)

Armed Forces and National Security

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Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded.

USA119th CongressSRES-165| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This resolution conveys the Senate's strong opposition to a reported plan, allegedly directed by President Trump and Elon Musk, that would result in the termination of up to 83,000 employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs. These employees are crucial for providing essential care and benefits to veterans across the nation. The resolution declares that this proposed "Agency Reduction in Force and Reorganization Plan" is unacceptable and must be rescinded without delay. It reflects the Senate's collective view that any such action would severely undermine the support system for veterans and should be immediately rejected by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528: 3)
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528)
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528: 3)


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528)
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted