To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located at 125 Brookley Drive, Rome, New York, as the "Donald J. Mitchell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".
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Became Public Law No: 106-262.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law 106-262, officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located at 125 Brookley Drive, Rome, New York, as the "Donald J. Mitchell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic." The legislation is a commemorative action recognizing an individual by naming a federal facility in their honor. There is no additional policy content or operational changes included in the bill text or summary.
The law designates the VA outpatient clinic in Rome, New York, with a commemorative name honoring Donald J. Mitchell, without altering services or funding.
- The bill renames a specific VA outpatient clinic in Rome, New York.
- It was passed by the House and became Public Law No: 106-262 on August 18, 2000.
- The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and does not include provisions affecting VA operations or funding.
['Department of Veterans Affairs as the named facility gains a commemorative designation', 'Veterans and local community members who use or identify with the clinic', 'The legacy or family of Donald J. Mitchell']
['No direct implementation or cost concerns are evident as the bill is purely commemorative.', 'No changes to authority, oversight, or operational policy are included.', 'Potential indirect costs related to updating signage or official documents, though likely minimal.']
The bill was introduced and passed in the 106th Congress and signed into law in 2000. It reflects a common congressional practice of naming federal facilities to honor individuals, typically those with notable public service or local significance. The bill does not address broader VA policy or funding issues.
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["Possible minor administrative costs for updating signage and official references to the clinic's name.", 'Enhanced community recognition or morale associated with the commemorative naming.']
This bill is straightforward and purely commemorative, with no operational or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal, as the legislation does not affect government authority or resource allocation. Oversight focus would be limited to ensuring the name change is properly implemented in official records and signage.
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