S. 2246 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
A bill to designate the health care center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. "Boots" Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes.
S. 2246 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Dec 19, 2017, sponsored by Bill Nelson with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 19, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-193
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center located at 2181 Orange Avenue in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Sergeant Ernest I. `Boots' Thomas VA Clinic."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Nelson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 19, 2017
- Passed the SenateFeb 14, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 7, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJun 14, 2018
- Became lawJun 25, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-193. (Jun 25, 2018)
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