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".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Jul 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 9871, proposes to officially rename a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic located in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. If enacted, the clinic would be known as the "Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic." This change would apply to any official references to the clinic in federal laws, regulations, records, and other documents.
The bill specifically affects the VA clinic in Saint Thomas and any individuals or entities that refer to it in official capacities. The primary impact is a change in the designation of the facility. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, by Representative Stacey Plaskett.
Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered and passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then signed by the President.
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Timeline
29 Jul 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9871 do?
- This bill, H.R. 9871, proposes to officially rename a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic located in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. If enacted, the clinic would be known as the "Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic." This change would apply to any official references to the clinic in federal laws, regulations, records, and other documents. The bill specifically affects the VA clinic in Saint Thomas and any individuals or entities that refer to it in official capacities. The primary impact is a change in the designation of the facility. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, by Representative Stacey Plaskett. Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered and passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 9871 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9871. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9871?
- H.R. 9871 was sponsored by Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9871?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (29 Jul 2026).
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