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SCONRES 23119th CongressIn Committee
A concurrent resolution recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-Delaware)
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareVeterans Affairs
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This concurrent resolution acknowledges the historical challenges and discrimination faced by Black veterans upon returning from military service, their significant contributions to civil rights advancements, and calls for the Department of Veterans Affairs to address ongoing health and benefit disparities affecting minority veterans.
Key Points
- 1Black veterans served in all major U.S. wars but faced systemic racism and segregation post-service.
- 2Their military service catalyzed civil rights efforts, including landmark legal cases and organizations like the NAACP.
- 3The resolution urges the VA to eliminate health disparities and inequities in benefits for minority veterans.
Impact Areas
Black veteransMinority veteransDepartment of Veterans AffairsCivil rights movement
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