A bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".

This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Jason Simcakoski VA Medical Center.

Bill 118 s 3562, also known as the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center" bill, aims to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin with a new name in honor of Jason Simcakoski.

Jason Simcakoski was a Marine Corps veteran who tragically passed away in 2014 while receiving care at the Tomah VA Medical Center. His death sparked national attention and led to increased scrutiny of the VA's practices regarding the overprescription of opioids.

The bill seeks to rename the medical center in Tomah as a tribute to Simcakoski's memory and to raise awareness about the importance of providing quality care to our nation's veterans. This designation would serve as a reminder of the need for improved healthcare services for those who have served our country. Overall, the bill aims to honor the legacy of Jason Simcakoski and to advocate for better healthcare for veterans by renaming the Tomah VA Medical Center in his honor.