CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Christopher Smith (R-NJ)

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2170 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors

Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-35.

Became law

Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.

Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House voice vote
  3. Passed Senate unanimous consent
  4. To President
  5. Became Law

No one's position on it was recorded: the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Toms River, New Jersey, after Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell. The legislation notes that the clinic is a state-of-the-art facility serving a large veteran population in the region. It highlights Lomell's heroic service during World War II, specifically his actions at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day. Following the war, Lomell was a prominent resident and civic leader in Ocean County. Once the act is passed, the facility will officially be known as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic."

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill provides symbolic recognition and honor to the veteran community by naming a local VA facility after a decorated hero.

  • Scored +1

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The bill honors a veteran by naming a state-of-the-art VA clinic after him, which provides symbolic recognition to the veteran community.

  • Scored +1

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill recognizes the service of a local war hero by dedicating a VA facility in his name.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.