This Senate Resolution formally recognizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its employees as fundamental to addressing the healthcare needs of United States veterans. It highlights the VA's crucial roles beyond direct patient care, including its significant contributions to training the medical workforce, conducting critical research, and efforts to prevent veteran suicide. The resolution further urges the VA to actively support its employees, valuing their expertise and providing them with necessary resources to effectively serve veterans. Finally, it reaffirms the Senate's unwavering commitment to ensuring that all veterans have timely access to high-quality, affordable, and veteran-centered care, whether delivered within VA medical facilities or through its community care providers.