H.R. 8656 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the "Jackie Walorski VA Clinic".
H.R. 8656 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Aug 5, 2022, sponsored by Jim Banks with 122 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 5, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-179
What it does
This act designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the Jackie Walorski VA Clinic.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Banks (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 116 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 5, 2022
- Passed the HouseAug 12, 2022
- Passed the SenateSep 8, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentSep 22, 2022
- Became lawSep 30, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-179. (Sep 30, 2022)
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