A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.

This Senate resolution expresses support for designating May 12–16, 2025 as “Veterans Affairs Research Week.” The purpose is to celebrate a century of research conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), highlight its research innovations and their impact on veterans and broader society, and recognize VA researchers and their affiliates. While ceremonial in nature and not a funding or regulatory mandate, the resolution emphasizes the importance of continued federal support, public appreciation, and partnerships that sustain VA research and its economic contributions to local communities. The resolution recounts the VA’s long history of research dating to 1925, notes milestone achievements (including early diagnostic clinics, imaging advances, treatments for tuberculosis, implantable devices, organ transplantation, and contributions to mental health research), and lists several VA researchers honored in 2025 for scholarly excellence. It designates the specific week to celebrate VA research and underscores the ongoing impact of VA facilities, private partnerships, and international influence in health and science.