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H.R. 5643·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 30, 2025

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Committees
Veterans' Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 30, 2025

Bottom line

This bill renames the VA medical center in Northport, New York, in honor of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, recognizing his selfless sacrifice and heroism.

What it actually does

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, to be known as the "Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center". It also includes a section detailing the findings of Congress regarding Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy's life, military service, and posthumous Medal of Honor award, highlighting his heroism and legacy.

Section 2

Renaming of Northport VA Medical Center

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This section mandates that, upon the enactment of this Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center situated in Northport, New York, will officially be designated as the "Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center". Furthermore, it stipulates that any future references to this medical center in any official United States law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper shall be considered a reference to its new name.

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