VA Clinic Renaming: Lafayette, Louisiana - S 3689 | Govbase
Congress·In Committee·S. 3689
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
A senate committee must act next: committee consideration.
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Key Points
This bill, introduced by Senator Cassidy, would officially change the name of the Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The clinic would be named the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic" to honor a local Marine Corps veteran who received a Purple Heart during the Korean War.
Mr. Hamilton was a key leader in the effort to get this specific clinic built in Lafayette, which finally opened its doors to veterans in 2016.
For local veterans and residents, this change means all official maps, documents, and signs for the facility will eventually reflect the new name.
This is a ceremonial action that does not change the medical services provided at the clinic or how veterans receive their healthcare.
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Jan 27, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
Bill NumberS 3689
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
