To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Miami, Florida, as the "Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
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Became Public Law No: 110-304.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 4918 from the 110th Congress, officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Miami, Florida, as the "Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." The bill has been signed into law and is classified under the policy area of commemorations. The legislation does not include detailed provisions beyond the naming designation.
H.R. 4918 designates the Miami VA medical center in honor of Bruce W. Carter, formalizing the name change through public law.
- The bill renames the Miami, Florida VA medical center to honor Bruce W. Carter.
- It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 110th Congress.
- The bill was enacted and became Public Law No: 110-304 on August 12, 2008.
['Department of Veterans Affairs', 'Veterans receiving care at the Miami VA medical center', "Bruce W. Carter's legacy and family"]
['The bill does not specify any funding or operational changes, so implementation costs are likely minimal but not detailed.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included as the bill is limited to a naming designation.', 'Potential administrative updates required for signage, documentation, and communication to reflect the new name.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice to honor individuals by naming federal facilities after them. It passed through the House and was signed into law without recorded opposition or amendments. The policy area is commemorations, which typically involves symbolic recognition rather than substantive policy changes.
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['The renaming may require updates to signage, official documents, and communications related to the Miami VA medical center.', 'The designation could enhance public recognition of Bruce W. Carter and potentially influence community engagement with the facility.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex provisions, funding, or policy changes, limiting transparency concerns. Oversight considerations are minimal given the nature of the legislation as a commemorative naming. The absence of full bill text limits detailed analysis but the official status as Public Law No: 110-304 confirms enactment.
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