A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic". | ChamberLight
Bills · S 3559
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3559Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it represents a way the government chooses to honor individuals who have made significant sacrifices for the country. Naming public buildings after military heroes or notable citizens is a common practice meant to preserve their memory and inspire future generations. If this bill passes, it means a local VA clinic will bear the name of a San Jose native who gave up a lucrative career to serve, creating a permanent reminder of his dedication. If it doesn't pass, the clinic will retain its current name, and this specific form of recognition for Corporal Tillman in his hometown will not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill officially designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic."
This provision ensures that a local VA facility will bear the name of a national hero, honoring his service and sacrifice.
PROVISION 02
It mandates that any future official references to the clinic in laws, documents, or maps will use the new designated name.
This ensures consistency and permanence for the new name across all official records and public communications.
PROVISION 03
The bill includes detailed findings about Corporal Patrick D. Tillman's life, including his football career, military service, and ultimate sacrifice.
These findings provide the official congressional rationale and background for the naming, explaining why Tillman is being honored.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
Senate BillS 3559Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
Voters should care about this bill because it represents a way the government chooses to honor individuals who have made significant sacrifices for the country. Naming public buildings after military heroes or notable citizens is a common practice meant to preserve their memory and inspire future generations. If this bill passes, it means a local VA clinic will bear the name of a San Jose native who gave up a lucrative career to serve, creating a permanent reminder of his dedication. If it doesn't pass, the clinic will retain its current name, and this specific form of recognition for Corporal Tillman in his hometown will not occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill officially designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic."
This provision ensures that a local VA facility will bear the name of a national hero, honoring his service and sacrifice.
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It mandates that any future official references to the clinic in laws, documents, or maps will use the new designated name.
This ensures consistency and permanence for the new name across all official records and public communications.
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The bill includes detailed findings about Corporal Patrick D. Tillman's life, including his football career, military service, and ultimate sacrifice.
These findings provide the official congressional rationale and background for the naming, explaining why Tillman is being honored.
GLOSSARY
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Community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC)
A smaller healthcare facility run by the Department of Veterans Affairs that provides primary care and mental health services to veterans in their local communities, often reducing the need to travel to larger VA medical centers.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
A cabinet-level agency of the U.S. government that provides healthcare services, benefits, and support to military veterans and their families.
Fratricide
The accidental killing of one's own forces, often in combat, by friendly fire.
Posthumously
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the person concerned.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
DEC 18, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 18, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.