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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".

USA119th CongressHR-4689| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Bloomington, Illinois. The proposed new name is the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" , honoring a distinguished Civil War veteran. The legislation includes findings detailing the heroic actions of Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith of the 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his regimental colors during the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina, on November 30, 1864, despite intense enemy fire and significant casualties. This renaming aims to recognize his extraordinary valor and service to the nation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5597
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".
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5597
    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".


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed 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".

USA119th CongressHR-4689| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
This bill seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Bloomington, Illinois. The proposed new name is the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" , honoring a distinguished Civil War veteran. The legislation includes findings detailing the heroic actions of Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith of the 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his regimental colors during the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina, on November 30, 1864, despite intense enemy fire and significant casualties. This renaming aims to recognize his extraordinary valor and service to the nation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5597
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".
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5597
    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".


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted