To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6963
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-01-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T13:58:10Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic" to honor the contributions of Rodney Carroll Hamilton Sr.
Key Provisions
- The bill includes nine congressional findings detailing Hamilton's life: his birth in 1932, move to Lafayette in 1948, Marine Corps service during the Korean War (including a Purple Heart), involvement in veterans' organizations, local government service from 1968 to 1972, and leadership in securing the VA clinic that opened in 2016.
- It formally names the clinic after him effective upon enactment.
- Any existing references in U.S. laws, regulations, maps, documents, or records must be updated to reflect the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill introduces no substantive alterations to veterans' benefits, VA operations, or broader statutes. It solely changes the official name of one specific VA facility.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Department of Veterans Affairs must update signage, records, and references for the Lafayette clinic.
- Citizens: Veterans and visitors to the clinic will see the new name, which recognizes Hamilton's role in establishing the facility; the local Lafayette community gains formal acknowledgment of his contributions.
- International relations: None identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Veterans and patients served by the Lafayette clinic.
- The family and legacy of Rodney C. Hamilton Sr.
- Members of Congress from Louisiana who sponsored the bill.
- Local veterans' groups and the Lafayette community.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This is a routine naming resolution with no apparent constitutional concerns or major legal effects. It reflects standard congressional practice for honoring individuals through facility designations and carries bipartisan support from Louisiana representatives.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-01-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2026-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2026-01-07: Introduced in House
- 2026-01-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic". — issued 2026-01-07 — PDF (3 pages)