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Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded.

United States119th CongressSRES-165Senate
Updated: Apr 9, 2025

Summary

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resolution declares that this proposed "Agency Reduction in Force and Reorganization Plan" is unacceptable and must be rescinded without delay.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

  1. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528: 3)

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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

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