{"id":15842,"date":"2022-12-09T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T20:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ossoff.senate.gov\/?post_type=press-releases&p=15842"},"modified":"2022-12-11T21:18:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T02:18:57","slug":"sen-ossoffs-bipartisan-bill-to-rename-atlanta-va-regional-office-for-sen-johnny-isakson-becomes-law","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/www.ossoff.senate.gov\/es\/press-releases\/sen-ossoffs-bipartisan-bill-to-rename-atlanta-va-regional-office-for-sen-johnny-isakson-becomes-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Ossoff\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Rename Atlanta VA Regional Office for Sen. Johnny Isakson Becomes Law<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sen. Ossoff introduced the legislation this summer and successfully garnered bipartisan support to advance it through Congress<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Isakson served Georgia in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2019 & served as Chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee from 2015 to 2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington, D.C.<\/strong> \u2014 U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff\u2019s bipartisan legislation to rename the Atlanta VA Regional Office in honor of Georgia\u2019s late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson is now law<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sen. Ossoff\u2019s bipartisan law will rename the VA regional office in Decatur, Georgia, as the \u201cSenator Johnny Isakson Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office\u201d to honor Isakson for his work to relentlessly advocate for our nation\u2019s veterans and servicemembers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are so touched and moved that Johnny\u2019s former colleagues and friends would choose to honor him this way,\u201d the Isakson family said<\/strong>. \u201cThe Veterans Affairs Department was a passion for him when he was in office as he was so dedicated to the livelihood of those who sacrificed so much for this country. This is a wonderful tribute to his legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSenator Isakson was truly committed to Georgia\u2019s veterans and Georgia\u2019s military families, and Senator Isakson was also committed to working across the aisle, bringing Republicans and Democrats together to do what\u2019s right for veterans and to do what\u2019s right for the state of Georgia,\u201d Sen. Ossoff said.<\/a><\/strong> \u201cI think it\u2019s fitting that this has been a bipartisan effort with Republican and Democratic support as a token of our state\u2019s appreciation for all of the work Senator Isakson did on behalf of our veterans, our service members, and our military families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WATCH: Sen. Ossoff speaks on his bipartisan bill becoming law.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sens. Ossoff and Roy Blunt (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan legislation earlier this year alongside Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), VA Committee Chair Jon Tester (D-MT), VA Committee Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Rob Portman (R-OH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D-GA-02) and Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) introduced <\/strong>the House companion, which was co-sponsored by the all of Georgia\u2019s Congressional Delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmerica\u2019s veterans had an incredible champion and friend in Senator Johnny Isakson,\u201d said Sen. Blunt. <\/strong>\u201cHe worked tirelessly throughout his time in Congress to ensure veterans received the care and benefits they earned. Renaming the Atlanta Regional Office in Senator Isakson\u2019s honor is a testament to his legacy of delivering for the brave men and women who served our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSenator Isakson cared deeply for Georgia and for our veterans, and it is only fitting that we recognize his commitment to our servicemembers by renaming the Atlanta regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs in his honor,\u201d Senator Reverend Warnock said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJohnny Isakson was a proud son of Georgia who worked tirelessly for the well-being of its people and all Americans. I had the pleasure of working with him both in the Georgia state legislature and as colleagues in Congress and was fortunate to call him my friend,\u201d Congressman Bishop said<\/strong>. \u201cRenaming the VA regional office in Atlanta after former Senator Isakson is a fitting tribute to a man who was at the vanguard of ensuring that Congress fulfills its commitment to provide the care and resources America\u2019s veterans have earned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThroughout his life, Senator Isakson distinguished himself as a man of character with an unmatched dedication to the people of Georgia, and I am proud to co-lead this legislation to dedicate the VA\u2019s Regional Office in Atlanta as a living monument to his tireless work in advancing policies that benefit our nation\u2019s veterans,\u201dCongressman Allen said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot only was Johnny\u00a0Isakson\u00a0a diligent and successful legislator, but he was also one of the kindest, most thoughtful Senators,\u201d\u00a0said Leader Schumer.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cDuring his four years as Chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, Johnny shepherded numerous bipartisan bills to expand health care for our American heroes, so it\u2019s only fitting that even posthumously, his name will continue to serve veterans in Georgia. The \u2018Senator Johnny\u00a0Isakson\u00a0Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office\u2019 will keep his legacy alive by providing care for the veterans Johnny cared so deeply about.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cIn Johnny\u00a0Isakson\u2019s famously big heart, American veterans and his fellow Georgians got pride of place.\u00a0Isakson\u00a0has rightly become a synonym for keeping promises to those who have served our nation in uniform,\u201d\u00a0Leader McConnell said.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI am glad my friend\u2019s name will inspire the VA\u2019s mission in his beloved state for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJohnny Isakson was a fierce advocate and champion for veterans in Georgia and all across the country,\u201d said Sen. Tester<\/strong>. \u201cI couldn\u2019t be prouder to be a part of this bipartisan effort to honor my friend Johnny \u2014 ensuring his legacy fighting on behalf of our nation\u2019s veterans lives on for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWorking alongside Sen. Isakson to support the needs of our veterans was an honor and a rewarding experience,\u201d said Sen. Moran<\/strong>. \u201cHis leadership on the Veterans\u2019 Affairs committee and his love, care and advocacy for our nation\u2019s veterans helped compel action and meaningful changes to support our veterans. I am pleased to honor Sen. Isakson by supporting this legislation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJohnny Isakson was a dear friend and wonderful colleague who served his country with distinction and earned the respect of all he encountered,\u201d said Sen. Portman<\/strong>. \u201cAs Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs, he worked hard to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs to better care for our nation\u2019s veterans, believing those who wore the uniform deserved the very best for their service and dedication to our country. And that is why I am proud to cosponsor this legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office after my late friend \u2013 an honor truly deserved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Isakson served Georgia in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2019. He served as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs from 2015 to 2019, where he continuously worked to improve benefits and services for veterans and their families.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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