To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 5589 **What the Bill Does** HR 5589 is a straightforward naming bill that would officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic." The bill honors Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn through this naming, though the specific details about why he is being commemorated are not included in the available bill information. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill primarily affects the VA clinic in Riverhead and veterans in that area who use the facility.

It was introduced by Representative Nick LaLota (R-NY-1) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. Naming bills like this are common in Congress and typically have broad support when they move forward, as they serve to honor military service members and veterans.