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

USA119th CongressS-116| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" . The proposed renaming is a tribute to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's extensive contributions to the veteran community throughout her career. The legislation highlights her 16 years of service as the Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the Dallas VA medical center and her 30 years in Congress, where she championed numerous bills benefiting veterans. Notably, she was instrumental in the passage of the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007. This designation aims to honor her tireless advocacy and trailblazing efforts on behalf of veterans in Texas and across the United States.
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Timeline
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-499
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-499
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-499: 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 care

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

USA119th CongressS-116| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
This bill seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" . The proposed renaming is a tribute to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's extensive contributions to the veteran community throughout her career. The legislation highlights her 16 years of service as the Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the Dallas VA medical center and her 30 years in Congress, where she championed numerous bills benefiting veterans. Notably, she was instrumental in the passage of the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007. This designation aims to honor her tireless advocacy and trailblazing efforts on behalf of veterans in Texas and across the United States.
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Timeline
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-499
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-499
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-499: 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 care