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Several senior groups urge Congress to avoid potential government shutdowns through short-term spending measures, warning that the Republican-led Continuing Solution (CR) includes extensions that are critical to veterans’ housing, welfare and health care.
Four vegetable groups — American Legion, AMVETS (American Veterans), Vietnam Veterans of America and Mission Roll Call — said on Saturday that the CR, which passed the House earlier this month, contains “vital extensions” for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that “safeguard” important programs, including the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, the Support services for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program and the Senior Family (SSVF) program.
“Congress must act immediately to adopt this measure and ensure that VA can continue to provide lifesaving services to veterans and their families,” Amvets told Hill in a statement. “Looking forward, Amvets encourages Congress to prioritize timely full-year grants to provide the stability and predictability needed to best serve veterans in our country.”
Republican and Democratic leaders seem far from reaching consensus to pass CR and avoid potential closures after midnight on Tuesday.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) both said they would not vote for the House’s much-held short-term spending measures. Some other Democrats in the meeting are looking for other ways to avoid the closure on September 30. Senator Jenny Shahien (DN.H.), who plans to retire in the second half of 2026, has issued “Felters” to Republican lawmakers to reach potential deals. She did not rule out the vote for CR.
Senate Majority Leader John Thun (DD
President Trump rejected Schumer and Jeffries’ request to negotiate, and Democrats have some choices, but no one is ideal for the parties currently in the minority in both chambers.
Considering that Senator Rand Paul (R-ky) said he will not support CR.
“Every day caused by partisan conflict means veterans staying on the streets, and the momentum of families waiting for decisions about benefits and resolving the suicide crisis has disappeared,” said a Vietnam veteran of the United States.
The group’s statement continued: “I call on both of you as leaders of the caucus to resist the pull of political marginalization and work with the President to keep the government open.”
Senate Democrats reportedly held a conference call at 4 p.m. Sunday to talk about their closure strategy.
Veterans will still be able to get their pensions and disability payments if the government closes next week. The 24-hour veterans crisis line will remain in effect, and VA hospitals will remain open, but other services will be temporarily suspended, including GI Bill Hotline, VA Welfare Regional Office, and more.
“These expansions are more than just bureaucratic measures; they directly affect the lives of veterans and their families,” said the Veterans Organization, a veterans organization with more than 1.6 million members.