Bill · H.R. 7511· House(119-HR-7511)

Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act

Age: 47 years

Iowa

Introduced: 2/11/2026
Last activity: 3/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored by: Zachary Nunn
Cosponsors: - 3 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act,'' seeks to rename two Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in Iowa. It designates the clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, as the Staff Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar VA Clinic.'' Additionally, it designates the community-based outpatient clinic in Marshalltown, Iowa, as the ``Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard VA Clinic.'' The legislation includes specific findings regarding the military service and deaths of both Staff Sergeant Torres-Tovar and Staff Sergeant Howard. Both individuals served as Cavalry Scouts in the Iowa National Guard and were killed in action in Syria in December 2025.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill commemorates the service of fallen soldiers by dedicating VA clinics in their names.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+3
The bill honors fallen Iowa National Guard members by renaming their respective VA clinics in Des Moines and Marshalltown.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill provides commemorative recognition for the service and sacrifice of fallen National Guard members at their local VA facilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Commemorative Designations: The bill renames the Des Moines clinic to the Staff Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar VA Clinic'' (**Section 2(b)**) and the Marshalltown clinic to the Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard VA Clinic'' (Section 3(b)). This honors the service of these individuals who were killed in action while supporting counterterrorism operations.
Updated Records: The bill ensures that any previous references to these clinics in laws, regulations, maps, or documents are updated to reflect the new names (Section 2(c) and Section 3(c)).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.

Groups and Interests Ranking

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Demographic And Interest Groups: Good For Veterans+3Good For Rural Residents+1
Healthcare: Improves Veterans Healthcare+3
National Security And Foreign Policy: Improves Veterans Benefits+2