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Senate bill proposes naming Lubbock VA clinic after Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer

Original title: A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

August 6, 2026

Veterans AffairsLubbockTexasNaming RightsFederal Legislation

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Aug 6, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation formalizes the official name of a local healthcare facility for veterans, which impacts how the clinic is identified in federal records and signage.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans in Lubbock, Texas

The facility they utilize for healthcare services would receive a new official name.

Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency would be required to update the facility's designation and signage if the bill is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the 'Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic.' The measure has been introduced and on Veterans' Affairs for further consideration.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It officially renames the existing VA outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, to honor Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer.
Has this bill become law?
No, it has been introduced and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Why It Matters

This legislation formalizes the official name of a local healthcare facility for veterans, which impacts how the clinic is identified in federal records and signage.

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Commemorative Naming Practice

The bill follows the standard federal practice of using legislation to rename specific VA facilities after notable military figures.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

locationLubbock, Texas“The location of the outpatient clinic.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Veterans' Affairs“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →
personBernie Mittemeyer“The Lieutenant General for whom the clinic is proposed to be named.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The federal department responsible for the clinic in Lubbock.”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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