Dallas VA Medical Center Renamed to Honor Former Nurse and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Dallas, Texas, located at 4500 South Lancaster Road, is getting a new name: the "Eddie Bernice Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center," or the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center" for short. This change, straight from Congress, is all about recognizing Johnson's long history of service to veterans, first as Chief Psychiatric Nurse at that very same Dallas VA for 16 years, and then during her 30 years representing Texas in Congress.

Honoring a Legacy

This bill isn't just a name change on paper; it's a formal nod to Johnson's actual work. For example, the bill specifically calls out the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007 (SEC. 1), which Johnson pushed through, making it easier for wounded service members to get the treatment they needed. From now on, any official document, sign, or website that refers to the Dallas VA Medical Center will use the new name (SEC. 2). It's a permanent way of saying "thank you" for her dedication.

What it means for Dallas

For folks in Dallas, this means the local VA hospital will have a name that reflects a deep connection to the community. Johnson, a Dallas native, worked directly with veterans in that facility and then continued to advocate for them in Washington. The bill highlights how much respect she's earned, not just locally, but across the state and the nation. It ensures her name becomes a lasting part of the institution she helped shape. This is a straightforward renaming, with the main impact to honor a long-time public servant.