Bill > SRes166

This resolution demands the immediate reinstatement of veteran federal employees who were involuntarily dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025, in response to a series of mass terminations by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The resolution highlights that on multiple dates in early 2025, the VA dismissed over 2,400 employees, including Veterans Crisis Line workers, and potentially planned to dismiss up to 83,000 employees that year. The document notes that at least 6,000 veterans were dismissed across the federal workforce, which is significant because veterans comprise 30 percent of federal employees. The resolution calls for these veteran employees to be (1) immediately reinstated with full and timely back pay, and (2) provided with clear reinstatement notices and instructions regarding their positions, ensuring proper communication and oversight from their leadership. The underlying concern is the lack of transparency from the administration regarding the dismissals and their potential disruption to critical VA programs.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/166/all-info