The Senate passed a bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Mishawaka, the “Jackie Walorski VA Clinic” with unanimous consent.

The legislation was sponsored by the entire Indiana delegation, passed the House unanimously on August 12, and now is headed to the president’s desk.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski served on the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs for two terms, where she worked tirelessly to provide Hoosier veterans with quality care and advocated for the construction of a VA Clinic in Mishawaka.

Said Rep. Banks: “I’d like to thank the entire Senate for honoring Rep. Walorski and ensuring the bills’ quick passage. As an overseas missionary, an advocate for veterans during her time in Congress, and a loving wife and daughter, Jackie spent her life serving others and this clinic will preserve her legacy. Amanda and I continue to pray for the Walorski family.”

On Wednesday, August 3, Rep. Jackie Walorski, her communications director Emma Thomson, and Walorski’s district director Zach Potts lost their lives in a car accident while traveling in Indiana’s second district.

Rep. Walorski is survived by her husband Dean Swihart.