Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic Act," designates the community-based outpatient clinic in St. Augustine, Florida as the "Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic." This means that the clinic will be officially recognized and referred to by this name in all official documents, records, and laws. The purpose of this legislation is to honor Leo C. Chase Jr. and his contributions to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the community.
Possible Impacts
1. Improved recognition and appreciation of Leo C. Chase Jr.'s contributions to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which could positively impact his family and loved ones.
2. Potential confusion for individuals who are familiar with the clinic under its previous name, potentially leading to difficulty in locating the clinic.
3. Increased pride and sense of community among veterans who receive care at the newly designated clinic, leading to potential improvements in mental and emotional well-being.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2948 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2948
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based
outpatient clinic in St. Augustine, Florida, as the ``Leo C. Chase Jr.
Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 23, 2019
Mr. Rutherford (for himself and Mr. Waltz) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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A BILL
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based
outpatient clinic in St. Augustine, Florida, as the ``Leo C. Chase Jr.
Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF LEO C. CHASE JR. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS CLINIC.
(a) Designation.--The community-based outpatient clinic of the
Department of Veterans Affairs located at 207 Stratton Road, St.
Augustine, Florida, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act
be known and designated as the ``Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of
Veterans Affairs Clinic''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Leo C.
Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic''.
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