A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Senate Bill

S. 1986

119th Congress

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cornyn

R - TX

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas as the 'U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic', named after a former U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the Vietnam War and Congress for many years.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

This bill would officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas as the 'U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic', named after a former U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the Vietnam Wa

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This bill would officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas as the 'U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic', named after a former U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the Vietnam War and Congress for many years.

Bill Number: 1986
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Bill Number: 1986
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: This bill would officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas as the 'U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic', named after a former U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the Vietnam War and Congress for many years.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas as the 'U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic', named after a former U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the Vietnam War and Congress for many years.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would rename the VA clinic in Plano, Texas after former U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson, who represented the area for over 25 years in Congress.
Congressman Johnson was a Vietnam War veteran who spent nearly 7 years as a prisoner of war before returning to public service.
The bill is a way to honor Congressman Johnson's long career of serving his country and constituents.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect veterans in the Plano, Texas area who receive care at the VA clinic. Renaming the facility after Congressman Johnson would serve as a lasting tribute to his military service and decades of work supporting veterans and the local community.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1986, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1986

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