Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1590

Introduced
3/14/23  
Refer
3/14/23  

Caption

To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Impact

Should HB1590 be enacted, it will formally establish the clinic in Gallup as the Hiroshi Miyamura VA Clinic, thereby potentially increasing its visibility and the services available to veterans in the region. This could lead to improved access to healthcare services for local veterans, enhancing their quality of care. Furthermore, the establishment of the clinic under this name is likely to bolster community pride and recognition of veterans’ contributions.

Summary

House Bill 1590 aims to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic. The designation honors Hiroshi Miyamura, a Korean War veteran who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery and significant contributions to the United States military. By officially naming the clinic after him, the bill seeks to recognize his service and the sacrifices made by veterans in general.

Contention

While the bill focuses primarily on the naming of the clinic, it may elicit discussions around the adequacy of services provided at the VA clinics and the specific needs of the veteran population in New Mexico. There may be advocates arguing for more comprehensive improvements in healthcare for veterans that go beyond naming, emphasizing the necessity for expanded resources and better healthcare provisions to meet veterans' needs effectively.

Companion Bills

US SB475

Same As A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Previously Filed As

US SB475

A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

US HB3672

To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the "Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".

US HB3696

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the "Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic".

US HB4955

To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the "Henry Parham VA Clinic".

US HB251

This bill designates the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Vallejo, California, as the Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic.

US HB5597

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".

US HB9997

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

US HB2170

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

US HB593

To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic".

US HB7154

To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butte, Montana, as the "Charlie Dowd VA Clinic".

Similar Bills

NM SM9

Hiroshi H. Miyamura, In Honor

US SB475

A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

TX SCR46

Paying tribute to Hiroshi H. Miyamura on the occasion of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville.

TX HCR105

Paying tribute to Hiroshi H. Miyamura on the occasion of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville.

RI H7522

House Resolution Commemorating The 46th Anniversary Of The Revocation Of Executive Order 9066