Bill · H.R. 6482· House(119-HR-6482)
To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 1/5/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Walberg
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Michigan Center, Michigan. The clinic is currently located at 4328 Page Avenue. Under this act, the facility would be known as the "Captain Herbert Elfring Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" or the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic." Any existing legal references, maps, or documents referring to the clinic would be updated to reflect this new name.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill honors a specific veteran by designating a VA clinic in his name.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+1
The bill honors a veteran by renaming a VA outpatient clinic in his memory.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill provides a symbolic tribute to a veteran through the renaming of a VA facility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Official Name Change: The bill renames the outpatient clinic at 4328 Page Avenue in Michigan Center, Michigan, to the "Captain Herbert Elfring Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" or the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic" (Section 1, subsection a).
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Consistency in Records: Any existing references in laws, regulations, maps, or documents will be considered references to the new name, ensuring all United States records are updated to reflect the new designation (Section 1, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/5/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House