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BillHR 5589 · 119

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.

Introduced
Sep 26, 2025
Cosponsors
9
Traction
0
Last Action
Oct 15, 2025

Bill Summary

Renames the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, to the 'Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic'.

Sponsored By

Nick LaLota
Republican · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 26, 2025
  2. Oct 15, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs and the community in Riverhead, New York, by changing the name of the local VA clinic to honor Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
9backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 38%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (9)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedSep 26, 2025
Last UpdatedOct 15, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.