To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".
USA119th CongressHR-5362| House
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Barry Loudermilk
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (13)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Collins (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill seeks to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic located at 1263 Cobb Parkway NW, Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic" . This renaming honors Colonel Michael H. Boyce for his distinguished military career and profound impact on the veteran community in Cobb County, Georgia. Colonel Boyce served in the United States Marine Corps from 1971 until his retirement in 2001, participating in operations such as Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Restore Hope. After his service, he became a dedicated community leader in Marietta, notably serving as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, he championed making Veterans Day a paid holiday for county employees and was instrumental in establishing the first Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Cobb County, directly improving local veterans' access to medical care.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4473-4474; text: CR H4473)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5362.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4613-4614)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 248).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyVeterans' medical care
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".
USA119th CongressHR-5362| House
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill seeks to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic located at 1263 Cobb Parkway NW, Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic" . This renaming honors Colonel Michael H. Boyce for his distinguished military career and profound impact on the veteran community in Cobb County, Georgia. Colonel Boyce served in the United States Marine Corps from 1971 until his retirement in 2001, participating in operations such as Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Restore Hope. After his service, he became a dedicated community leader in Marietta, notably serving as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, he championed making Veterans Day a paid holiday for county employees and was instrumental in establishing the first Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Cobb County, directly improving local veterans' access to medical care.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4473-4474; text: CR H4473)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5362.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4613-4614)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 248).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Barry Loudermilk
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (13)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Collins (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional tributesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyVeterans' medical care