Bill · H.R. 9871· House(119-HR-9871)
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the "Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic".
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/29/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Stacey Plaskett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill names a specific health facility for our veterans. It designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. The new name for this facility will be the Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. Any official government papers, laws, or records must use this new name.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill honors a fallen service member by designating the Saint Thomas VA clinic with his name.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+2
The bill honors a veteran by renaming the Saint Thomas VA outpatient clinic after Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill provides official recognition of service through the renaming of a VA medical facility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- According to Section 1, the bill names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. This honors the individual by placing their name on the facility.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions identifying potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 7/29/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House