To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony 'Tony' J. Gallopo VA Clinic".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6007
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T13:57:14Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to honor Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo by renaming a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, after him. The VA provides healthcare services to military veterans, and this act recognizes an individual's contributions, likely related to veteran service (though specifics about Gallopo are not detailed in the bill).
Key Provisions
- The clinic in Newton, New Jersey, will officially be designated as the "Anthony 'Tony' J. Gallopo VA Clinic" starting from the date the bill is enacted into law.
- All future references to the clinic in U.S. laws, regulations, maps, documents, records, or other official papers must use the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- There are no substantive changes to laws or operations; this is purely a renaming provision.
- It updates nomenclature without altering the clinic's functions, funding, or services.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The VA will need to update signage, websites, and records, which involves minor administrative costs but no major operational shifts.
- On citizens: Veterans and families using the clinic in Newton, New Jersey, may feel a sense of recognition and community pride; it has no direct effect on healthcare access or benefits.
- On international relations: None; this is a domestic, localized measure with no foreign policy implications.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Department of Veterans Affairs: Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Veterans and local community in Newton, New Jersey: Primary beneficiaries through the honorary recognition.
- Family and associates of Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo: Directly honored by the naming.
- New Jersey congressional representatives: Sponsors (bipartisan group including Democrats and Republicans) who introduced the bill to support local interests.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward and non-controversial; naming bills like this are common in Congress to commemorate individuals without requiring new funding or authority. It aligns with existing VA naming practices under federal law.
- Constitutional: No implications; it does not affect rights, powers, or separations of government branches.
- Political: Demonstrates cross-party collaboration among New Jersey lawmakers, potentially boosting local veteran support and morale. Such bills often pass with little opposition as symbolic gestures.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Cosponsors (11)
Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2025-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2025-11-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-11-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic". — issued 2025-11-10 — PDF (2 pages)