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H.R. 5362 · 119th Congress

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedSep 15, 2025
Passed HouseJul 16, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 21, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The House passed it 418–0. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 5362 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 21, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Findings
  • Sec. 2 Name of Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic, Marietta, Georgia
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    This bill designates the multispecialty clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Marietta, Georgia, as the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic or the Colonel Michael H. Boyce VA Clinic.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Sep 15, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 21, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
    2. Jul 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jul 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 248). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jul 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 248). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jul 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4613-4614)House floor actions
    6. Jul 15, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.House floor actions
    7. Jul 15, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5362.House floor actions
    8. Jul 15, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4473-4474; text: CR H4473)House floor actions
    9. Jul 15, 2026Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Sep 25, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
    11. Sep 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
    12. Sep 15, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    13. Sep 15, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jul 16, 2026 · HousePassed 418–0
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 211 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 206 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Rick W. Allen R-GA-12
    • Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. D-GA-2
    • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
    • Andrew S. Clyde R-GA-9
    • Mike Collins R-GA-10
    • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA-14
    • Brian Jack R-GA-3
    • Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. D-GA-4
    • Lucy McBath D-GA-6
    • Richard McCormick R-GA-7
    • Rep. David Scott D-GA-13
    • Austin Scott R-GA-8
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    • Nikema Williams D-GA-5