# Plain Language Summary: Jason Simcakoski VA Medical Center Naming Bill

This bill is straightforward—it simply renames the Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah, Wisconsin to honor Jason Simcakoski. The facility will now be called the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center" instead of its current name. That's the entire purpose of the bill.

This type of legislation is common in Congress. It's a way to honor someone's memory or recognize their significance by attaching their name to a federal building or facility. In this case, the bill is paying tribute to Jason Simcakoski through the VA medical center that serves veterans in his home state of Wisconsin. The change is purely symbolic—it doesn't alter how the facility operates, what services it provides, or how it's funded. Veterans and their families who use this medical center will simply see the new name on the building and in official documents.

The practical impact for most people is minimal. If you're a veteran or family member who receives care at this facility in Tomah, you'll notice the name change on paperwork and signage. For everyone else, this is a ceremonial recognition that becomes part of the official record. The bill doesn't cost taxpayers anything beyond the cost of updating signs and official materials, which is standard whenever a federal facility changes its name.

A bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".

Baldwin, Tammy

 <p>This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Jason Simcakoski VA Medical Center.</p>