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".

# Summary of HR 4689 **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in Bloomington, Illinois. Instead of its current name, the facility would be called the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic." The bill is a naming measure—it doesn't change how the clinic operates or its funding, only what it will be called. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect the VA clinic in Bloomington and its patients, staff, and the local community. The new name honors Andrew Jackson Smith, who was a Medal of Honor recipient (the highest military decoration in the U.S.).

The bill was sponsored by Representative Darin LaHood, a Republican from Illinois. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This means it's still in the early stages of the legislative process and would need to advance through committee before it could be considered for a floor vote.