To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 5589

119th Congress

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Oct 15, 2025

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Summary

This bill would rename a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, after Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn. The clinic would officially be called the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic."

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced10/15/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.

This bill would rename a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, after Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn. The clinic would officially be called the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic."

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This bill would rename a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, after Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn. The clinic would officially be called the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic."

Bill Number: 5589
Introduced: 10/15/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 5589
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced: 10/15/2025
Summary: This bill would rename a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, after Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn. The clinic would officially be called the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic."

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would rename a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, after Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn. The clinic would officially be called the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic."

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill designates the VA clinic in Riverhead, New York, to be named after Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn.
This is a ceremonial naming bill that honors a specific individual through the official designation of a federal facility.
The bill has been referred to the Subcommittee on Health for consideration.
The phrase "and for other purposes" suggests there may be additional minor provisions related to the naming process.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects the VA clinic in Riverhead, New York, by changing its official name. Veterans who use this clinic and local community members would see the facility identified with a new name honoring Private First Class Langhorn. The practical operations and services of the clinic would remain unchanged.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5589, 119th Congress (2025). "To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-5589

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