To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located at 1905 North Mitchell Street in Cadillac, Michigan, as the "Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic." The bill also ensures that any existing legal references to this clinic will automatically apply to the newly named facility.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and the military community, particularly in the Cadillac, Michigan area, benefit from the recognition of Duane E. Dewey, a Medal of Honor recipient. This is a symbolic honor with no direct economic impact. The Dewey family and local community benefit from the permanent recognition of his service and sacrifice.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Veterans Affairs faces minimal administrative burden to update signage, documentation, and official references to reflect the new name. This is a routine administrative task with negligible costs.
Key Provisions
- Officially designates the VA clinic at 1905 North Mitchell Street, Cadillac, Michigan, as the Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic
- Ensures all existing legal references to the clinic will be treated as references to the renamed facility
- Takes effect upon enactment
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Renames the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic in honor of a Medal of Honor recipient.
Who Benefits
- Duane E. Dewey (posthumously honored)
- Veterans and military community in Michigan
- Local community in Cadillac, Michigan
Who Bears Costs
- Federal agencies (minimal administrative updates to references)
Key Policy Areas
Veterans Affairs, Federal Property
Primary Purpose
Renames the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic in honor of a Medal of Honor recipient.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Commemorative naming of federal facility to honor military service"
Identified Gains
- Duane E. Dewey (posthumously honored)
- Veterans and military community in Michigan
- Local community in Cadillac, Michigan
Identified Costs
- Federal agencies (minimal administrative updates to references)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' …
Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Huizenga, …
Stakeholder Effects
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