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".

VA Clinic Renaming: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands

Jul 22·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Rep. Stacey Plaskett introduces H.R. 9872 to rename the Department of Veterans A

Next up: A house committee

The House Committee on Veterans Affairs received this bill on July 22, 2026. It has not moved since that date and must be reviewed by the committee before it can proceed further. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.

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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

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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.

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