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Iowa Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Rename Two VA Clinics Honoring Fallen National Guard Members

Iowa Lawmakers Propose Renaming VA Clinics for Fallen National Guard Members·February 11 – February 11, 2026

17 days ago

Iowa Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Rename Two VA Clinics Honoring Fallen National Guard Members

The proposal is currently advancing through the committee stage in both chambers of Congress as lawmakers seek to honor fallen service members. Once enacted, the legislation will formally rename the Des Moines and Marshalltown VA clinics, providing a permanent public memorial for the families and communities of the fallen soldiers.

1 month ago

House Subcommittee on Health reviews bill to rename Iowa VA clinics for fallen National Guard members

H.R. 7511 was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health for further review.

2 months ago

Senator Joni Ernst introduces bill to rename Iowa VA clinics for fallen National Guard members

Senator Joni Ernst introduced the Senate companion bill to rename the two Iowa facilities.

2 months ago

Grassley, Iowa Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Rename VA Clinics After Fallen National Guard Soldiers

Senator Chuck Grassley and the Iowa delegation announced the joint legislative effort to honor the fallen soldiers.
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H.R. 7511 and S. 3837 are companion bills, meaning the same legislation was introduced in both the House and the Senate simultaneously. This common practice helps the proposal move through both chambers of Congress at the same time to speed up the renaming process.

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