To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

H.R. 4288: Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic

Summary

This bill aims to name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic" or the "Pat Tillman VA Clinic."

Key Provisions

• Renames the VA community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, to the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic" or the "Pat Tillman VA Clinic."
• Requires any reference to this VA clinic in law, regulation, or other official documents to use the new name.

Background and Intent

The bill's findings highlight the life and service of Corporal Patrick "Pat" D. Tillman, who:

• Was born in San Jose, California, and played football at Leland High School and Arizona State University
• Gave up a successful NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals to join the U.S. Army after 9/11
• Served as an Army Ranger, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and was killed by friendly fire in 2004
• Was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals, and posthumously promoted to Corporal

The bill aims to honor Corporal Tillman's service and sacrifice by naming the VA clinic in his hometown after him.

Potential Impact

• The renaming of the San Jose VA clinic would serve as a lasting tribute to Corporal Tillman and his legacy of patriotism and military service.
• Veterans and community members in the San Jose area who receive care at this clinic may take pride in its association with a local hero.
• There are no significant budgetary or operational changes associated with this bill, as it only involves renaming the existing clinic.