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BillHR 499 · 119

To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Cosponsors
11
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 19, 2025

Bill Summary

Renames the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the 'Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center'.

Sponsored By

Jasmine Crockett
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 16, 2025
  3. Dec 19, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs and the medical center in Dallas, Texas, by changing its official name to honor Eddie Bernice Johnson, and it may impact the center's branding and signage.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
11backers
  • Democratic9
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 20%

Documents

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Cosponsors (11)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 19, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.