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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".
1/12/2024, 1:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 3562
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 3562
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3562
Bill S 3562 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2024. Bill S 3562 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2024. Bill S 3562's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3562
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3562
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3562
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".
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".
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