Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3696

119th Congress

Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dina Titus

Representative

Democratic

NV-1

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would designate a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic, honoring a World War II veteran and conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Okinawa.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorDina Titus (D-NV)

Introduced6/3/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025

This bill would designate a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic, honoring a World War II veteran and conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor

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This bill would designate a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic, honoring a World War II veteran and conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Okinawa.

Bill Number: 3696
Sponsor: Dina Titus (D-NV)
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3696
Sponsor: Dina Titus (D-NV)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/3/2025
Summary: This bill would designate a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic, honoring a World War II veteran and conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battl

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would designate a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic, honoring a World War II veteran and conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Okinawa.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would rename a VA clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia after Desmond T. Doss, a World War II veteran who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa.
Doss was a conscientious objector who served as a combat medic, saving the lives of dozens of soldiers without ever carrying a weapon.
The renaming would recognize Doss's heroism and serve as a tribute to his service and sacrifice.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, the VA clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia would be officially renamed to honor Desmond T. Doss, a highly decorated World War II veteran. This would raise awareness of Doss's story and legacy, and provide local veterans in the Lynchburg area with a clinic named after a fellow service member recognized for extraordinary courage and selflessness.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Health facilities and institutions

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Virginia

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3696, 119th Congress (2025). "Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3696

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