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US HB5589
Bill
Status
9/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick LaLota
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AI Summary
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Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic"
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Honors PFC Garfield M. Langhorn (born September 10, 1948), who grew up in Riverhead and served as a radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam
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Recognizes Langhorn's sacrifice on January 15, 1969, when he threw himself on an enemy grenade to save wounded comrades during a rescue mission near Plei Djereng, Pleiku Province
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Requires all federal laws, regulations, maps, documents, and records to reflect the new clinic name upon enactment
Legislative Description
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/15/2025