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".

Q: What does Preamble of 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". do?

This bill aims to name a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic The clinic is located in Bloomington, Illinois The proposed name is the Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

Q: What does FINDINGS. of 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". do?

This section establishes findings related to Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith. Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War. His Medal of Honor citation details his actions at the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina, where he saved the regimental colors after the color bearer was killed. The citation describes a difficult battle scenario involving a swampy area, thick underbrush, and heavy enemy fire. Despite significant casualties within his regiment, Smith carried the colors throughout the battle, preventing them from being lost.

Q: What does NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY-BASED of 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". do?

This section renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located at 207 Hamilton Road, Bloomington, Illinois. The clinic will be known as the “Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” after the date of enactment. Any reference to the clinic in U.S. documents will be considered a reference to the new name.

Last updated: 12/19/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Darin LaHood (R-IL)

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This bill designates 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”.
The bill recognizes Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith's posthumous Medal of Honor for his bravery in saving the regimental colors during the Battle of Honey Hill.
All official U.S. documents will subsequently refer to the Bloomington clinic by its new name.

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