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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-2170| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2025
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic" . This action recognizes Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, a highly decorated World War II veteran and a significant figure in the Toms River community. The local community, including veterans, strongly advocated for this posthumous honor. Lomell distinguished himself during World War II, notably as a First Sergeant in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, where he heroically destroyed critical German artillery guns at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day . His valor earned him the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Silver Star, and he was later profiled in "The Greatest Generation." After his military service, Lomell became a prominent lawyer and civic leader in Ocean County, New Jersey, further contributing to his community.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7944
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic to be constructed in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9997
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 21, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 21, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3489-3491: 1)
Jul 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2170.
Jul 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)
Jul 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 21, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)
Jul 21, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 2, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5521: 1)
Aug 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 2, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 25, 2025
Presented to President.
Sep 5, 2025
Signed by President.
Sep 5, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-35.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7944
    To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic to be constructed in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9997
    To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 21, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 21, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3489-3491: 1)


  • July 21, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2170.


  • July 21, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)


  • July 21, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 21, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)


  • July 21, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 22, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 2, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5521: 1)


  • August 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 2, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 8, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 25, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • September 5, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • September 5, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-35.

Armed Forces and National Security

New JerseyVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-2170| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2025
The bill officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic" . This action recognizes Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, a highly decorated World War II veteran and a significant figure in the Toms River community. The local community, including veterans, strongly advocated for this posthumous honor. Lomell distinguished himself during World War II, notably as a First Sergeant in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, where he heroically destroyed critical German artillery guns at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day . His valor earned him the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Silver Star, and he was later profiled in "The Greatest Generation." After his military service, Lomell became a prominent lawyer and civic leader in Ocean County, New Jersey, further contributing to his community.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7944
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic to be constructed in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9997
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 21, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 21, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3489-3491: 1)
Jul 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2170.
Jul 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)
Jul 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 21, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)
Jul 21, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 2, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5521: 1)
Aug 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 2, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 25, 2025
Presented to President.
Sep 5, 2025
Signed by President.
Sep 5, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-35.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7944
    To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic to be constructed in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9997
    To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 21, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 21, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3489-3491: 1)


  • July 21, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2170.


  • July 21, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)


  • July 21, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 21, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)


  • July 21, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 22, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • August 2, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5521: 1)


  • August 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 2, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 8, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 25, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • September 5, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • September 5, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-35.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
New JerseyVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition