VA Clinic Renaming: Saint Thomas, Vir... - HR 9871 | Govbase
Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9871
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the "Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic".
A house committee must act next: committee consideration.
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Very likely to pass
Naming bills for veterans are almost always supported by both parties and rarely face any opposition.
Key Points
This bill would change the official name of the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. It would be renamed to honor Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake.
If this bill becomes law, all federal records, maps, and documents will be updated to use the new name. This is a common way for Congress to honor local military heroes for their service to the country.
The renaming will not affect the daily operations of the clinic or the healthcare services offered to veterans. It is a ceremonial change meant to recognize Lake's legacy in the community.
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Milestones
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Jul 22, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the "Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic".
Bill NumberHR 9871
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
