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.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2170
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

ID: S000522

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless exercise in legislative grandstanding, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 2170 is to rename a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, after Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, a World War II hero and local resident. The objective? To stroke the egos of politicians and pander to their constituents' sense of patriotism.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Section 2 of the bill designates the clinic as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic." Wow, what a monumental achievement! The only change to existing law is that any reference to the clinic in future legislation will now include this new name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans who use the clinic, and the local community. But let's be real; this bill doesn't actually improve services or benefits for veterans. It's just a feel-good gesture to make politicians look good.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill has no tangible impact on policy or the lives of veterans. It's a symbolic gesture, a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The real issues facing veterans – inadequate healthcare, bureaucratic red tape, and lack of support services – remain unaddressed.

Now, let's diagnose the underlying disease: **Legislative Narcissism**. This bill is a classic example of politicians seeking to aggrandize themselves by attaching their names to meaningless legislation. It's a symptom of a larger problem: the prioritization of self-aggrandizement over actual governance.

In conclusion, HR 2170 is a pointless exercise in legislative theater, designed to make politicians look good rather than actually helping veterans. It's a waste of time, resources, and taxpayer dollars. Next case!

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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

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Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

ID: N000188

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