A resolution honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 210
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-08: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
- Last Updated
- 2025-08-08T15:30:50Z
Official Summary
This resolution honors and commends the Blinded Veterans Association for its 80 years of dedicated service, advocacy, and support for blind and low-vision veterans. The resolution also urges the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to (1) guarantee safe access for guide dogs and guide dog users at VA facilities, and (2) ensure that each VA medical center has a trained and capable Service Dog Champion (i.e., a designated staff member who addresses service animal access and issues) on site. Further, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to supporting and improving services and opportunities available to all veterans.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Recent Actions
- 2025-05-08: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
- 2025-05-08: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-05-08: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association. — issued 2025-05-08 — PDF (6 pages)