U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

12/24/2024, 11:56 AM

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

Bill 118 hr 4136, also known as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill is named in honor of former Congressman Sam Johnson, who served in the House of Representatives for over 25 years and was a strong advocate for veterans' rights.

The main purpose of this bill is to authorize the construction of a new Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in the city of Plano, Texas. The clinic will provide essential healthcare services to veterans in the area, including primary care, mental health services, and specialty care.

The bill outlines the requirements for the construction of the clinic, including the size and location of the facility, as well as the services that must be provided to veterans. It also specifies the funding sources for the construction and operation of the clinic. Overall, the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act aims to improve access to healthcare for veterans in the Plano area and honor the legacy of Congressman Sam Johnson. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of veterans in the community.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 4136
Introduced on
2023-06-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/23/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

Bill 118 hr 4136, also known as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill is named in honor of former Congressman Sam Johnson, who served in the House of Representatives for over 25 years and was a strong advocate for veterans' rights.

The main purpose of this bill is to authorize the construction of a new Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in the city of Plano, Texas. The clinic will provide essential healthcare services to veterans in the area, including primary care, mental health services, and specialty care.

The bill outlines the requirements for the construction of the clinic, including the size and location of the facility, as well as the services that must be provided to veterans. It also specifies the funding sources for the construction and operation of the clinic. Overall, the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act aims to improve access to healthcare for veterans in the Plano area and honor the legacy of Congressman Sam Johnson. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of veterans in the community.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the "U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic".
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Congressional tributes•
Department of Veterans Affairs•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Health facilities and institutions•
Home and outpatient care•
Members of Congress•
Texas•
Veterans' medical care

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/29/2024

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

Latest Action12/23/2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.