United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 R · 6 D cosponsors

HR 255 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    1 primary, 30 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (25 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 255 aims to address healthcare issues for veterans.

This bill focuses on improving healthcare services for veterans. It has been introduced to the House and is currently under review by committees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Veterans who are currently working will benefit from improved healthcare services.

Summary

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 516 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (30)

Not signed on (516)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 255 do?
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic.
Who sponsors HR 255?
HR 255 is sponsored by Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican), Gill, Brandon (Republican), Self, Keith (Republican), Crockett, Jasmine (Democratic), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), McCaul, Michael T. (Republican), Jackson, Ronny (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), De La Cruz, Monica (Republican), Moran, Nathaniel (Republican), Williams, Roger (Republican), Luttrell, Morgan (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Gonzalez, Vicente (Democratic), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), Hunt, Wesley (Republican), Johnson, Julie (Democratic), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Carter, John R. (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Gonzales, Tony (Republican), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Goldman, Craig A. (Republican), Roy, Chip (Republican), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), and Menefee, Christian D. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 255?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 255?
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