To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2170
Last Updated: July 17, 2026

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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

ID: S000522

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The bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

HR. 2170, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

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The money

$67,100 raised

21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-35.

September 4, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless exercise in legislative grandstanding, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 2170 is to rename a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, after Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, a World War II hero and local resident. The objective? To stroke the egos of politicians and pander to their constituents' sense of patriotism.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Section 2 of the bill designates the clinic as the "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic." Wow, what a monumental achievement! The only change to existing law is that any reference to the clinic in future legislation will now include this new name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans who use the clinic, and the local community. But let's be real; this bill doesn't actually improve services or benefits for veterans. It's just a feel-good gesture to make politicians look good.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill has no tangible impact on policy or the lives of veterans. It's a symbolic gesture, a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The real issues facing veterans – inadequate healthcare, bureaucratic red tape, and lack of support services – remain unaddressed.

Now, let's diagnose the underlying disease: **Legislative Narcissism**. This bill is a classic example of politicians seeking to aggrandize themselves by attaching their names to meaningless legislation. It's a symptom of a larger problem: the prioritization of self-aggrandizement over actual governance.

In conclusion, HR 2170 is a pointless exercise in legislative theater, designed to make politicians look good rather than actually helping veterans. It's a waste of time, resources, and taxpayer dollars. Next case!

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$67,100
17 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,100
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
WALL REPUBLICAN CLUB
1 transaction
$1,100

No committee contributions found

1
HOLMES, WILLIAM MR.
2 transactions
$6,600
2
FRANKEL, KEITH MR.
2 transactions
$6,600
3
CROWLEY-DEANGELIS, DENISE MRS.
2 transactions
$6,600
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SAKER, RICHARD MR.
2 transactions
$6,600
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$3,300
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$3,300
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15
SAKER, LAURA MRS.
1 transaction
$3,300
16
SUN, ROBERT X. MR.
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$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

ID: N000188

Top Contributors

10

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DAVIS, MITCHELL
DAVIS & ASSOCIATESDEVELOPER
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$4,600
Dec 5, 2023
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BELLIA, MICHAEL
BELLIA ENTERPRISESCFO
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$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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BERNARDES, JULIENE
SELF EMPLOYEDPT
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$3,300
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BIBBS, K. WENDELL
REMINGTON & VERNICKENGINEER
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$3,300
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BIRD, ALLEN
M&ACONTRACTOR
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$3,300
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CAPOFERRI, ROBERT
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$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
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FORMAN, DONNA R
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
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9
LEONARD, THOMAS A ESQ.
OBERMAYER REBMANN ET ALATTORNEY
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$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
10
KRONE, DAVID BRETT
APOLLO MANAGEMENTPARTNER
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$3,300
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Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

ID: V000133

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WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
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2
WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
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ACE LISTENGER ENTERPRISES LLC
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SPTWO LLC
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FORMAN, RICHARD P
RETIREDRETIRED
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LAUDEMAN, KEITH MR
COLD SPRING FISHFISH DEALER
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$6,600
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Rep. Conaway, Herbert [D-NJ-3]

ID: C001136

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GALLETTI, SCOTT
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
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$3,300
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LEITNER, ROBYN
ADVANCED UROLOGIC ASSOCIATES ENTERPRISPHYSICIAN
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ESTIN, DAVID
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
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$3,300
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SHEIKH, WASIF
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COBB, WILLIAM S
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
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$3,300
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CHAUDHRY, FARRUKH
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FALCONE, CARMEL A
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
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$3,300
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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

ID: G000583

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10

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AMERICAN EXPRESS
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AMERICAN EXPRESS
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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SEKAS LAW GROUP LLC
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FIRESTONE MILKEN, SARAH
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
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Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

ID: P000034

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10

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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
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Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

ID: K000398

Top Contributors

10

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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
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$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
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RETIREDRETIRED
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LOEB, JOHN
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KASEYACEO
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PISANO, JOHN
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NIEMIEC, DAVID
SELFINVESTMENTS
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TAYLOR, ALEXANDER
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$3,300
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BRUECKNER, RICHARD F.
RETIREDRETIRED
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$3,300
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Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

ID: M001226

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10

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SCARINCI & HOLLENBECK
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SOPHIA ROOFTOP LLC
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$1,000
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Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]

ID: P000621

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10

1
MATSIKOUDIS & FANCIULLO, LLC
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$500
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COOK, HAROLD P. III
RETIREDRETIRED
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MUKHERJI, RAJ
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Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

ID: M001229

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10

1
FRIENDS OF ANDRE SAYEGH
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COMPATERSON, NJ
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$250
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$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
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SKYEARCHITECTURE
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Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

ID: S001207

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HSBC BANKBANKER
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$3,300
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SETON HALL UNIVERSITYPROFESSOR
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LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE S.
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHATHAM, NJ
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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$3,300
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THE BROWSER COMPANY OF NEW YORKCEO
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