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HR 9236118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 4, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 11, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 9236 from the 118th Congress, proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic." The bill has no provided summary or full text available, and its latest legislative action was referral to the House Subcommittee on Health. The bill is categorized under Armed Forces and National Security and has a status of Failed / Expired.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9236 sought to honor General Bernie Mittemeyer by renaming a VA outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, but the bill did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill aims to rename a specific VA community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas.
  • No detailed legislative text or summary is available to provide further provisions or implications.
  • The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not progress further and is now expired.
Who Benefits?

['Department of Veterans Affairs', 'Veterans receiving care at the Lubbock outpatient clinic', 'Local community in Lubbock, Texas']

Potential Concerns

['No information on implementation costs or procedures is provided.', 'The bill does not specify any changes to clinic operations or funding.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming or renaming federal facilities to honor individuals. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Subcommittee on Health but did not advance further, resulting in its expiration. No additional legislative activity or debate is recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review

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Indirect Effects

['Renaming the clinic may increase local recognition of General Bernie Mittemeyer and potentially enhance community engagement with the VA facility.', "No operational or funding changes are indicated, so indirect effects on healthcare delivery or veterans' services are unlikely."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis. The bill's failure to progress beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative support or priority. Transparency is maintained regarding the bill's status and actions, but no information on cost, implementation, or oversight is available.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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