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H.R. 2170 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-35

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

Became lawArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Passed HouseJul 21, 2025
Passed SenateAug 2, 2025
To PresidentAug 25, 2025
Became lawSep 5, 2025

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2170 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Findings
  • Sec. 2 Name of Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Toms River, New Jersey
What the words changed: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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    This act designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Toms River, New Jersey, as the Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell VA Clinic.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Sep 5, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2025-09-05Became Public Law No: 119-35.Library of Congress
    2. 2025-09-05Became Public Law No: 119-35.Library of Congress
    3. 2025-09-05Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2025-09-05Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2025-08-25Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2025-08-25Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2025-08-08Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2025-08-02Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5521)Senate
    9. 2025-08-02Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    10. 2025-08-02Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
    11. 2025-08-02Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    12. 2025-07-22Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
    13. 2025-07-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    14. 2025-07-21On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)House floor actions
    15. 2025-07-21Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3489-3490)Library of Congress
    16. 2025-07-21DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2170.House floor actions
    17. 2025-07-21Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3489-3491)House floor actions
    18. 2025-07-21Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    19. 2025-04-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
    20. 2025-03-18Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
    21. 2025-03-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    22. 2025-03-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-35 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. D-NJ-3
    • Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5
    • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. R-NJ-7
    • LaMonica McIver D-NJ-10
    • Robert Menendez D-NJ-8
    • Donald Norcross D-NJ-1
    • Frank Pallone, Jr. D-NJ-6
    • Nellie Pou D-NJ-9
    • Rep. Mikie Sherrill D-NJ-11
    • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2
    • Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ-12