Bill · H.R. 4288· House(119-HR-4288)

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

Age: 57 years

California

Introduced: 7/2/2025
Last activity: 7/16/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by: Jimmy Panetta
Cosponsors: - 42 - 9

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
Passed House
In Senate committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in San Jose, California. The proposed new name is the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" or the "Pat Tillman VA Clinic." The legislation includes findings regarding Patrick Daniel Tillman's life, including his football career and his service in the U.S. Army. It notes that he was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2004. The act would update all official United States records, maps, and documents to reflect this new designation.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill provides symbolic recognition for veterans by naming a VA clinic after a decorated Army Ranger.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The bill honors a fallen service member by renaming a local community-based outpatient clinic.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill honors the legacy of Corporal Patrick D. Tillman through the designation of a VA clinic.