United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 499 — To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 16, 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 499 aims to improve healthcare services for veterans.

This bill focuses on enhancing healthcare access and quality for veterans. By addressing specific needs, it aims to ensure that veterans receive better medical support.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means improved access to quality healthcare services for veterans.

Summary

This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center.

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 · 11 co-sponsors · 535 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (535)

535 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

veterans healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 499 do?
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center.
Who sponsors HR 499?
HR 499 is sponsored by Crockett, Jasmine (Democratic), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Garcia, Sylvia R. (Democratic), Castro, Joaquin (Democratic), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), Green, Al (Democratic), Escobar, Veronica (Democratic), Turner, Sylvester (Democratic), Gonzalez, Vicente (Democratic), Fletcher, Lizzie (Democratic), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), and Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 499?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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