Bill · H.R. 2170· House(119-HR-2170)

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.

Age: 73 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 3/18/2025
Last activity: 9/5/2025 — Became Public Law No: 119-35.
Sponsored by: Christopher Smith
Cosponsors: - 2 - 9

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became Law

This bill was adopted into law.

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Toms River, New Jersey, after Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell. The legislation notes that the clinic is a state-of-the-art facility serving a large veteran population in the region. It highlights Lomell's heroic service during World War II, specifically his actions at Pointe du Hoc on D-Day. Following the war, Lomell was a prominent resident and civic leader in Ocean County. Once the act is passed, the facility will officially be known as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic."

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill provides symbolic recognition and honor to the veteran community by naming a local VA facility after a decorated hero.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+1
The bill honors a veteran by naming a state-of-the-art VA clinic after him, which provides symbolic recognition to the veteran community.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill recognizes the service of a local war hero by dedicating a VA facility in his name.