S.475 — A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.
House Roll Call
S.475
| Bill | S.475 — A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 409 / Nay 0 / Present 1 / Not Voting 22 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 209 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| D | 200 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Summary of S. 475 - Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura VA Clinic Designation
S. 475, enacted as Public Law No: 118-16, designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic located in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura VA Clinic. This legislation honors Hiroshi Miyamura, a Korean War veteran and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his bravery and service.
Key Provisions: The bill officially renames the existing VA clinic, thereby recognizing the contributions of veterans and promoting awareness of their sacrifices. The designation does not create new funding or programs but rather reallocates the existing identity of the clinic to reflect its new name.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not authorize new funding; it operates within the existing budgetary framework of the VA. The renaming process is facilitated by the VA under its established authority to designate facilities.
Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this legislation is the Department of Veterans Affairs, which manages the clinic and is responsible for implementing the name change. The VA will oversee the signage and promotional materials reflecting the new name.
Beneficiaries: The beneficiaries of this designation include veterans and their families in the Gallup area, who will receive care at the newly named clinic. Additionally, the renaming serves to honor and inspire current and future generations by highlighting the valor of veterans like Hiroshi Miyamura.
Key Timelines: The bill was introduced and passed through Congress in a timely manner, culminating in its enactment on May 3, 2023. The law is effective immediately, allowing for prompt implementation of the name change at the clinic.
In summary, S. 475 serves to honor a distinguished veteran through the renaming of a VA clinic, reinforcing the commitment to recognizing the sacrifices of those who have served in the military.
Yea (409)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Present (1)
Not Voting (22)
B
Barbara Lee
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Mary Peltola
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
E
Eric Swalwell
M
Michael Waltz
