S. 116: A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 116 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 116?
S. 116 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 116 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).