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Introduced
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
In Committee
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To designate the medical center of the Department of Vet- erans Affairs located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, as the ‘‘Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center’’.
AI Summary
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, as the "Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center" or the "Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center." The bill provides background on Joseph Maxwell Cleland, a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran who went on to serve in various government roles, including as the Administrator of the Veterans Administration. The bill highlights Cleland's distinguished career and significant contributions to the veterans' community, and aims to honor his legacy by renaming the Atlanta VA medical center after him.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Nikema Williams (D)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Carolyn Bourdeaux (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Lucy McBath (D),
Austin Scott (R),
David Scott (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 01/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6244/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6244/BILLS-117hr6244ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6244/BILLS-117hr6244ih.pdf.pdf |
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