Bill Summary
This bill, if passed, would officially name the women's health clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the "Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic." This clinic, currently known as the "Red Team clinic," would be referred to by its new name in all official documents and records. This legislation would honor the contributions and dedication of Anna Mae Robertson in improving women's health care for veterans.
Possible Impacts
1. Women veterans in Milwaukee, Wisconsin may feel more included and represented by the government and may feel more welcome and comfortable seeking healthcare services at the newly named clinic.
2. The name change may bring attention to the specific healthcare needs of women veterans and potentially lead to better and more specialized care for this population.
3. The legislation could also potentially add more visibility and recognition for the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans, which may have a positive impact on their overall well-being and self-esteem.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3820 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3820
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs women's health clinic in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 6, 2025
Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself, Mr. Steil, Mr. Pocan, Mr.
Fitzgerald, and Mr. Wied) 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 women's health clinic in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic.
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 WOMEN'S HEALTH
CLINIC, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.
The women's health clinic (Red Team clinic) of the Clement J.
Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, shall, after the date of the enactment of this Act, be known
and designated as the ``Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic''. Any
reference to such women's health clinic in any law, regulation, map,
document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be
considered to be a reference to the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman
Clinic.
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