Bills · HR 4689
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4689Armed Forces and National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION DEC 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to permanently honor a distinguished American hero, Andrew Jackson Smith, by naming a public facility after him. Naming a VA clinic after a Medal of Honor recipient recognizes their extraordinary valor and ensures their story is remembered by future generations, especially by those who benefit from VA services.
If this bill becomes law, it will serve as a continuous tribute to Smith's courage and sacrifice, integrating his legacy into the daily lives of veterans and the community in Bloomington, Illinois. If it doesn't pass, the clinic would retain its current, generic name, and this specific recognition of Andrew Jackson Smith's heroism would not be formally established in this manner.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill officially changes the name of the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois.
This ensures a permanent tribute to a Medal of Honor recipient within a facility dedicated to veterans' care.
PROVISION 02
It renames the clinic to the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."
This specific name highlights the heroic actions and high honor bestowed upon Andrew Jackson Smith.
PROVISION 03
The bill includes congressional findings detailing Andrew Jackson Smith's Civil War heroism and his Medal of Honor citation.
This provides the historical context and justification for the renaming, educating the public about his significance.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
R· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 14 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
JUL 23
Introduced in House
JUL 23
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4689
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionDec 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4689Armed Forces and National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 19, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
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