To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

This bill designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Bill 118 hr 1590, also known as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic Designation Act, aims to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic. This bill is named after Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura, a Korean War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient who bravely served his country.

The purpose of this bill is to honor Miyamura's service and sacrifice by naming the VA clinic in Gallup after him. This designation serves as a tribute to his bravery and dedication to his fellow veterans. By naming the clinic after Miyamura, it not only recognizes his contributions to the country but also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by all veterans.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring Miyamura and all veterans. The naming of the clinic after Miyamura is seen as a fitting tribute to his service and a way to ensure that his legacy lives on. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1590 seeks to designate the VA clinic in Gallup, New Mexico as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic in honor of his service and sacrifice. This bill highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of veterans like Miyamura and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1590

Introduced on
2023-03-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Bill 118 hr 1590, also known as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic Designation Act, aims to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic. This bill is named after Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura, a Korean War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient who bravely served his country.

The purpose of this bill is to honor Miyamura's service and sacrifice by naming the VA clinic in Gallup after him. This designation serves as a tribute to his bravery and dedication to his fellow veterans. By naming the clinic after Miyamura, it not only recognizes his contributions to the country but also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by all veterans.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of honoring Miyamura and all veterans. The naming of the clinic after Miyamura is seen as a fitting tribute to his service and a way to ensure that his legacy lives on. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1590 seeks to designate the VA clinic in Gallup, New Mexico as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic in honor of his service and sacrifice. This bill highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of veterans like Miyamura and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health facilities and institutions
New Mexico
Veterans' medical care

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/25/2023

This bill designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.


Latest Action5/3/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.