To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Official Summary
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Pat Tillman VA Clinic.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill proposes to officially rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in San Jose, California, as the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic, also referred to as the Pat Tillman VA Clinic. The renaming is a commemorative action honoring Corporal Patrick D. Tillman. The bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs after being read twice in the Senate. No additional provisions, funding changes, or operational modifications are included in the bill text.
The bill designates a specific VA outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, with a commemorative name honoring Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, without altering services or funding.
- The bill renames the VA community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California.
- The new official name is the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic or Pat Tillman VA Clinic.
- The bill is currently in process, having moved from the House to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
['Department of Veterans Affairs', 'Veterans and their families who use the San Jose outpatient clinic', 'Local community in San Jose, California']
['The bill does not specify any funding for signage or administrative updates related to the renaming.', 'No details are provided on implementation timelines or responsibilities for the name change.', 'Potential administrative costs or logistical considerations for updating official documents and materials are not addressed.']
The bill is part of the 119th Congress legislative session and falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security. It reflects a common congressional practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal facilities after them. The bill has passed the House and is under consideration in the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs as of the latest update.
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['The renaming may increase public awareness of Corporal Patrick D. Tillman and his legacy.', 'Local community identity and veteran engagement with the clinic could be positively influenced by the commemorative naming.', 'Administrative updates to signage, marketing, and official documents may be required.']
The bill is straightforward in its purpose to rename a VA clinic but lacks detailed provisions on funding or administrative responsibilities for the change. Transparency on how the renaming will be implemented and funded would support oversight and ensure clarity for the Department of Veterans Affairs and affected stakeholders.
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