HR2170-119

Enrolled (Passed Congress)

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Mar 18, 2025

Legislative Progress

Enrolled (Passed Congress)
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 22, 2025

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' …

Jul 22, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Jul 22, 2025 (inferred)

Passed Senate (inferred from enr version)

Jul 22, 2025 (inferred)

Enrolled Bill (inferred from enr version)

Mar 18, 2025

Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Norcross, Mr. …

Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic" in honor of the WWII D-Day Ranger hero who destroyed German artillery guns at Pointe du Hoc.

Who Benefits and How

The memory and legacy of Second Lieutenant Lomell is honored. Local veterans visiting the clinic are reminded of his heroic service. The Toms River community gains recognition for its connection to WWII history.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The VA must update signage and official references. This is a minimal administrative burden.

Key Provisions

  • Names Toms River VA clinic after Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell
  • Documents Lomell's heroic actions at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day
  • Recognizes destruction of German 155mm artillery guns threatening Utah Beach
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 20:28

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Names the VA outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey after WWII D-Day hero Second Lieutenant Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell.

Policy Domains

Veterans Affairs Commemorative Naming

Legislative Strategy

"Honor WWII veteran through facility naming"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Affairs

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