The bill
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
HR. 4288, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
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The bill
HR. 4288, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
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Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 15, 2026
📍 Current Status
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Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 4288 is to rename a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, after Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, a national hero who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the veterans who actually use this clinic are just thrilled that their healthcare facility will now bear the name of a famous person.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill consists of two sections: one that lists the findings about Pat Tillman's life and achievements (because, clearly, Congress needs to remind us all of his heroism), and another that actually renames the clinic. Oh, and let's not forget the obligatory "any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States" clause, because God forbid someone might accidentally refer to the clinic by its old name.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the Department of Veterans Affairs, the clinic's staff and patients, and... well, that's about it. I mean, who else could possibly care about this monumental renaming effort? Oh wait, I forgot: the politicians who sponsored this bill will get to pat themselves on the back for "honoring" a national hero.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a meaningless gesture that won't improve healthcare services for veterans one iota. But hey, it'll look great on the sponsors' campaign websites: "I helped rename a clinic after a famous guy! Vote for me!" Meanwhile, the real issues facing our veterans – like inadequate funding, long wait times, and subpar care – will continue to be ignored.
In conclusion, HR 4288 is a classic case of legislative placebo effect. It's a symbolic gesture designed to make politicians look good, while doing absolutely nothing to address the actual problems faced by our nation's veterans. So, let's all take a moment to applaud this magnificent waste of time and resources. Bravo, Congress. Bravo.
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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