To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

Legislative Summary: H.R. 255

Overview

Bill Number: H.R. 255

Session: 119th Congress

Jurisdiction: United States

Title: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic."

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of H.R. 255 is to officially designate a specific Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Lubbock, Texas, in honor of General Bernie Mittemeyer. This is a ceremonial designation intended to recognize the service and contributions of General Mittemeyer by naming a community-based outpatient clinic after him.

Key Provisions

The bill contains a single, straightforward directive:
* Official Renaming: Upon the date of the Act's enactment, the VA community-based outpatient clinic located in Lubbock, Texas, will be legally known and designated as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic."
* Administrative Update: The bill mandates that any reference to this specific clinic in U.S. laws, regulations, maps, official documents, or records be updated to reflect the new name.

Impact and Affected Parties

• Department of Veterans Affairs: The VA will be responsible for implementing the name change across its records and physical signage at the Lubbock facility.
• Veterans and Patients: Patients utilizing the Lubbock outpatient clinic will see the facility rebranded, though the bill does not alter the clinical services provided.
• General Bernie Mittemeyer: The bill serves as a formal legislative tribute to General Mittemeyer.

Procedural Status and Timeline

• Introduced: The bill was introduced in the House on January 9, 2025.
• Committee Action: It was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on January 9, 2025, and subsequently referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 11, 2025.
• Sponsorship: The bill has significant bipartisan support from a large group of co-sponsors, primarily representing various districts within the state of Texas.