To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic". | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 255
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 255Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters primarily as a symbolic gesture. It allows Congress to honor General Bernie Mittemeyer by dedicating a public facility in his name, acknowledging his contributions and service. While it doesn't directly impact the quality or availability of veteran healthcare services, it ensures that a prominent local institution will perpetually remind the community of his legacy.
If this bill becomes law, the clinic will have a new, distinct name, serving as a permanent tribute. If it does not pass, the clinic will retain its current generic name, and General Mittemeyer would not receive this specific form of public recognition through the VA clinic naming.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, shall be officially known as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic" after the bill's enactment.
This provision is the core purpose of the bill, establishing the new official name for the facility.
PROVISION 02
It specifies that all future references to the clinic in any official U.S. government document, law, regulation, or record must use the new name.
This ensures the consistent and official use of the new name across all governmental records and communications.
This bill matters primarily as a symbolic gesture. It allows Congress to honor General Bernie Mittemeyer by dedicating a public facility in his name, acknowledging his contributions and service. While it doesn't directly impact the quality or availability of veteran healthcare services, it ensures that a prominent local institution will perpetually remind the community of his legacy.
If this bill becomes law, the clinic will have a new, distinct name, serving as a permanent tribute. If it does not pass, the clinic will retain its current generic name, and General Mittemeyer would not receive this specific form of public recognition through the VA clinic naming.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, shall be officially known as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic" after the bill's enactment.
This provision is the core purpose of the bill, establishing the new official name for the facility.
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It specifies that all future references to the clinic in any official U.S. government document, law, regulation, or record must use the new name.
This ensures the consistent and official use of the new name across all governmental records and communications.
GLOSSARY
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
A cabinet-level executive department of the U.S. government responsible for providing healthcare, benefits, and services to military veterans.
Community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC)
Smaller healthcare facilities operated by the VA, located away from larger VA medical centers, to provide primary care and some specialty services closer to where veterans live.
Enactment
The process by which a bill becomes a law, typically after passing both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President, or by congressional override of a veto.
H.R. 255
A legislative designation indicating that this is the 255th bill introduced in the House of Representatives during a specific two-year congressional term.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
FEB 11, 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
COMMITTEE
JAN 9, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 9, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.