Bills · HR 6963
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6963Government buildings, facilities, and propertyVeterans' medical care
To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
INTRO JAN 7· LAST ACTION JUL 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because naming public facilities, especially those serving veterans, often signifies a community's recognition and gratitude for an individual's service and contributions. If this bill passes, it would formally honor Rodney C. Hamilton Sr., a Korean War veteran and local leader who was instrumental in bringing the VA clinic to Lafayette, Louisiana.
For veterans and the community, this change means that the clinic they visit or support will carry the name of a person who dedicated his life to service both in uniform and in his hometown. If it doesn't become law, the clinic will retain its generic name, and Rodney C. Hamilton Sr.'s significant role in its establishment would only be acknowledged through informal means or existing street signage, rather than by the facility's official title.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill officially designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic."
This provision establishes the new, permanent name for the VA clinic.
PROVISION 02
It includes congressional findings detailing Rodney C. Hamilton Sr.'s military service, including being wounded in the Korean War and receiving a Purple Heart, as well as his community involvement.
These findings explain the rationale and provide context for why Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. is being honored.
PROVISION 03
Any existing legal documents or records that refer to the clinic will automatically be considered to refer to the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic" after the bill becomes law.
This ensures a smooth transition and avoids confusion in official references to the clinic.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
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ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSJUL 16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
JUL 15
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
JUL 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4474-4475)
JUL 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6963.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6963
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Last actionJul 16, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 7, 2026
House BillHR 6963Government buildings, facilities, and propertyVeterans' medical care
To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
INTRODUCED JAN 7, 2026· LAST ACTION JUL 16, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
