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HJR 1147

Memorials, Congress - Urges Tennessee delegation to prevent closure of McMinnville VA clinic. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Sherrell

Tennessee urges its congressional delegation to block the McMinnville VA clinic's closure to preserve rural healthcare access for veterans.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1147

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1147 is a memorial resolution urging Tennessee's federal congressional delegation to prevent the closure of the McMinnville Veterans Affairs clinic. The bill expresses the state legislature's position that this facility should remain open and operational.

Why is this important

The McMinnville VA clinic serves veterans in a rural area of Tennessee, and closure would potentially force veterans to travel significant distances for healthcare services. VA facility closures are contentious issues that directly affect healthcare access for military veterans and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Rural healthcare access: Whether rural VA clinics are sustainable or if resources should be consolidated at larger regional facilities
  • Veterans' transportation burden: Disagreement over how far veterans should reasonably travel for VA services versus operational efficiency considerations
  • Federal vs. state authority: Questions about whether state legislatures can effectively influence federal VA decisions through memorials versus advocating through other channels

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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