H.R. 2170 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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.
H.R. 2170 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Mar 18, 2025, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-35
What it does
This act designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Toms River, New Jersey, as the Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell VA Clinic.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2025
- Passed the HouseJul 21, 2025
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentAug 25, 2025
- Became lawSep 5, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-35. (Sep 5, 2025)
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- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
- S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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