San Jose VA Clinic: Renaming for Pat T... - S 3559 | Govbase
Congress·In Committee·S. 3559
A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
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Very likely to pass
Naming bills for local heroes almost always pass because they are not controversial and have support from local leaders.
Key Points
This bill proposes renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in San Jose, California. It would be named the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic to honor the former NFL player and Army Ranger.
Pat Tillman grew up in San Jose and played football for Arizona State University and the Arizona Cardinals. He left his high-paying sports career to join the Army after the September 11 attacks and was killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2004.
If passed, all official government records, maps, and documents would use the new name. This type of bill is a common way for Congress to recognize the service and sacrifice of local heroes. Tillman was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his bravery.
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Milestones
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Dec 18, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
Bill NumberS 3559
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
