This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic at 207 Hamilton Road in Bloomington, Illinois. The clinic would be called the “Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic,” honoring Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith for his bravery in the Civil War, where he saved his unit’s flag under heavy fire at the Battle of Honey Hill and later received the Medal of Honor for his actions. The change takes effect once the law is enacted, and any official references will use the new name. Services at the clinic do not change; only the name does.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Veterans, families, and staff who use or refer to the VA clinic in Bloomington, IL.
• What changes: The clinic’s official name changes to honor Andrew Jackson Smith, a Medal of Honor recipient for heroism in the Civil War.
• When: The new name applies after the law is enacted.