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This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center located at 4500 South Lancaster Road in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" in honor of the former Congresswoman's distinguished service. The bill begins with findings that highlight Congresswoman Johnson's significant contributions to veterans, including her work as a Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the Dallas VA medical center for 16 years and her 30-year congressional career during which she introduced numerous bills supporting veterans. Specifically, the bill notes her passage of the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007, which helped wounded service members receive necessary treatment. The legislation would officially change all official references to this medical center to use her name, recognizing her as a trailblazer who worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans and earned respect from her native Dallas, the State of Texas, and the United States Congress. Once enacted, any future legal documents, maps, regulations, or records would be required to use the new name when referring to this VA medical center.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/499/all-info