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

House Bill

H.R. 499

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jasmine Crockett

D - TX

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Dallas, Texas as the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center, honoring the longtime congresswoman who represented Dallas for three decades and championed veterans issues.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Dallas, Texas as the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center, honoring the longtime congresswoman who represented Dallas for three decades and championed veterans issues.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Renames Dallas VA Medical Center for Eddie Bernice Johnson
Honors longtime Dallas congresswoman
Recognizes her advocacy for veterans
Updates all facility signage and references
Commemorates 30 years of congressional service

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The Dallas veterans community would have a medical center named for Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, who served Texas 30th congressional district from 1993 to 2023. She was known for advocating for veterans health care and served on committees addressing their needs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Health facilities and institutions

Texas

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

499, 119th Congress (2025). "To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-499