To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

# Summary of HR 499 **What the Bill Does** This bill would rename the VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas to the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center." It's a straightforward measure that changes the official name of the existing veterans' hospital to honor Eddie Bernice Johnson. No changes to the facility's operations, funding, or services would result from this name change. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans in the Dallas area who receive care at this facility, as well as VA employees who work there. The naming honors Eddie Bernice Johnson, a former U.S.

Representative from Texas who served in Congress for 30 years. More broadly, the bill recognizes Johnson's legacy and contributions to public service. **Current Status** HR 499 was introduced by Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Congressional naming bills like this one are typically noncontroversial procedural matters.