To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 5643 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in Northport, New York, after Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. The facility would be officially called the "Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center." Renaming federal buildings and facilities is a common legislative practice used to honor individuals for their service or achievements. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect veterans and their families who receive care at the Northport VA Medical Center on Long Island.

The renaming itself would not change services or operations at the facility. Lieutenant Murphy, a Navy SEAL who died in combat in Afghanistan in 2005, is a Medal of Honor recipient—the nation's highest military decoration. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As a straightforward naming measure with bipartisan potential appeal, such bills often proceed through the legislative process relatively quickly when brought to a vote, though they are not always prioritized for floor time given Congress's full legislative agenda.