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Naming Bloomington Veterans Clinic After Andrew Jackson Smith

This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, to honor Civil War hero Andrew Jackson Smith. This change does not alter medical services but serves to commemorate a distinguished soldier, which may be significant for the local community and veterans.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, will be renamed the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
Andrew Jackson Smith was a Civil War hero posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his regimental colors.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4689
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4689.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, will be renamed the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
  • Andrew Jackson Smith was a Civil War hero posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his regimental colors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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