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S 3249118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic".

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 30, 2024

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-75.

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Executive Summary

This bill, designated as Senate Bill 3249 in the 118th Congress, officially names the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic." The bill has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-75 as of July 30, 2024. The legislation falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security and involves a formal designation without additional provisions or funding changes.

Bottom Line

The bill formally renames a VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, to honor Captain Elwin Shopteese, and has been enacted into law without further policy or funding implications.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates the VA outpatient clinic in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic."
  • It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and has become Public Law No: 118-75.
  • The bill does not include additional provisions, funding authorizations, or policy changes beyond the naming designation.
Who Benefits?

['Department of Veterans Affairs', 'Veterans receiving care at the Wyandotte County outpatient clinic', 'Local community in Kansas City, Kansas']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding details are provided, so there are minimal direct concerns related to cost or oversight.', 'The bill does not address any operational changes or resource allocations for the clinic.']

Political Context

The bill is part of a common legislative practice to honor individuals by naming federal facilities after them. It was introduced and passed during the 118th Congress and became law on July 30, 2024. There is no additional legislative or policy context provided in the source data.

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Funding or Resource Impact
Operational Change
Indirect Effects

['The naming may enhance community recognition and morale for veterans and staff at the clinic.', 'The designation could influence local historical or cultural awareness related to Captain Elwin Shopteese.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill is straightforward with no additional funding or policy changes, reducing complexity for oversight. Transparency is maintained as the bill's purpose and outcome are clear. No full bill text is available, but the official status and title designation are confirmed.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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