# Plain Language Summary: Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic Designation

This bill is straightforward—it simply renames a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas to honor Captain Elwin Shopteese. The clinic, which serves veterans in Wyandotte County, will officially be called the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic" instead of its current name.

This is what's known as a commemorative or naming bill. It doesn't change how the clinic operates, what services it provides, or who can use it. Veterans in the Kansas City area will continue to receive the same outpatient care they currently do—things like doctor visits, physical therapy, mental health services, and other non-emergency medical treatment. The only difference is the building will have a new name on it.

The purpose of naming the clinic after Captain Shopteese is to honor his military service and legacy. These types of naming bills are Congress's way of recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the military or their communities. For the veterans and staff who use this clinic, it's a way to remember and pay tribute to someone important while they receive care.

A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic".

Moran, Jerry

 <p>This bill designates the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs at 9201 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, as the Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.</p>