To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
USA119th CongressHR-6963| House
| Updated: 7/16/2026
Clay Higgins
Republican Representative
Louisiana
Cosponsors (5)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill proposes to officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic" . This action aims to honor an individual who made significant contributions to both his country and his community. Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. was a decorated veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Marine Corps and receiving a Purple Heart for combat wounds. Beyond his military service, he was instrumental in the establishment of the very VA clinic in Lafayette that this bill seeks to name after him, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to veterans' welfare and community improvement.
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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 H4474-4475)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6963.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4474)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4474)
Motion 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 tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLouisianaPostal serviceVeterans' medical care
To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
USA119th CongressHR-6963| House
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This bill proposes to officially designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic" . This action aims to honor an individual who made significant contributions to both his country and his community. Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. was a decorated veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Marine Corps and receiving a Purple Heart for combat wounds. Beyond his military service, he was instrumental in the establishment of the very VA clinic in Lafayette that this bill seeks to name after him, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to veterans' welfare and community improvement.
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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 H4474-4475)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6963.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4474)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4474)
Motion 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.
Clay Higgins
Republican Representative
Louisiana
Cosponsors (5)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLouisianaPostal serviceVeterans' medical care