Legis Daily

To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

USA119th CongressHR-499| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" . The legislation aims to honor Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for her significant contributions and dedication to the veteran community throughout her career. The bill's findings highlight her 16 years of service as the Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the Dallas VA medical center and her 30 years in Congress, where she introduced numerous bills to support veterans. Notably, she championed and secured passage of the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007, which aids wounded service members. This renaming acknowledges her tireless work and trailblazing efforts on behalf of veterans in Texas and across the United States.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1344
To rename the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-116
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1344
    To rename the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".


  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-116
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-116: A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".
Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsTexasVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

USA119th CongressHR-499| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" . The legislation aims to honor Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for her significant contributions and dedication to the veteran community throughout her career. The bill's findings highlight her 16 years of service as the Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the Dallas VA medical center and her 30 years in Congress, where she introduced numerous bills to support veterans. Notably, she championed and secured passage of the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007, which aids wounded service members. This renaming acknowledges her tireless work and trailblazing efforts on behalf of veterans in Texas and across the United States.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1344
To rename the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-116
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1344
    To rename the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".


  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-116
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-116: A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsTexasVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition