U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act

3/12/2024, 5:09 PM

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 Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

The U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1986, 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 U.S. House of Representatives for over 25 years and was a strong advocate for veterans' rights.

The main purpose of the bill is to establish a new Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in the memory of Congressman Johnson. The clinic will provide healthcare services to veterans in the local community, including medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services. The bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare for veterans and ensure that they receive the care and support they need.

The U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring Congressman Johnson's legacy and providing better healthcare services for veterans. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees and is expected to be voted on in the near future. Overall, the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to improve healthcare services for veterans and honor the legacy of a dedicated public servant.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1986

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

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 Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

The U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1986, 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 U.S. House of Representatives for over 25 years and was a strong advocate for veterans' rights.

The main purpose of the bill is to establish a new Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in the memory of Congressman Johnson. The clinic will provide healthcare services to veterans in the local community, including medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services. The bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare for veterans and ensure that they receive the care and support they need.

The U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring Congressman Johnson's legacy and providing better healthcare services for veterans. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees and is expected to be voted on in the near future. Overall, the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to improve healthcare services for veterans and honor the legacy of a dedicated public servant.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the "U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic".

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary7/27/2023

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 Department of Veteran...


Latest Action6/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.