Bill Summary
This piece of legislation aims to change the name of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah, Wisconsin to the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." This change will be effective immediately upon passing the bill and all references to the medical center in any official documents or records will be updated to reflect the new name. The reason for this name change is to honor and remember Jason Simcakoski, a veteran who tragically passed away while receiving treatment at this medical center.
Possible Impacts
1. The name change could honor and bring recognition to the legacy of Jason Simcakoski, a veteran who tragically died due to medical negligence at the Tomah, Wisconsin VA Medical Center. This could potentially bring closure and healing to his family and loved ones.
2. The legislation could also potentially impact the budget and resources allocated to the medical center, as it would now be designated as a named department. This could affect the quality and availability of healthcare services for veterans in the Tomah area.
3. The renaming of the medical center could also have a ripple effect on the community and surrounding businesses. The new name could bring awareness and attention to the medical center, potentially increasing tourism and economic growth in the area.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6919 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6919
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah,
Wisconsin, as the ``Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 9, 2024
Mr. Van Orden (for himself, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Steil, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr.
Grothman, Mr. Gallagher, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, and Mr. Pocan)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs
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A BILL
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah,
Wisconsin, as the ``Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER,
TOMAH, WISCONSIN.
The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located at 500
East Veterans Street, Tomah, Wisconsin, shall after the date of the
enactment of this Act, be known and designated as the ``Jason
Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center''. Any
reference to such medical center in any law, regulation, map, document,
paper, or other record of the United States shall be considered to be a
reference to the Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center.
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