United States 118th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 118-16 1 D cosponsors

S 475 — A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 118-16.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2023. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

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Summary

This act designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill was amended to include additional lines that provide background information on Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura, including his military service and community involvement. This context highlights his contributions and advocacy for fellow veterans. The change enhances the understanding of Miyamura's significance and legacy as the clinic is designated in his honor.

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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S.
[118th Congress Public Law 16] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 137 STAT.
475 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
100]] Public Law 118-16 118th Congress An Act To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi ``Hershey'' Miyamura VA Clinic.
475 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi ``Hershey'' Miyamura VA Clinic.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Oct.
2, 2023 - [S.
475]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
(11) Hershey Miyamura remained active in his community until his dying days, advocating for his fellow veterans and inspiring young people with lectures on patriotism, faith, and service.
(11) Hershey Miyamura remained active in his community until his dying days, advocating for his fellow veterans and [[Page 137 STAT.
101]] inspiring young people with lectures on patriotism, faith, and service.
Passed the Senate July 13, 2023.
Approved October 2, 2023.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
475:
118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
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475 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi ``Hershey'' Miyamura VA Clinic.
169 (2023):
July 13, considered and passed Senate.
Sept.
18, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3962)

  4. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2962)

  5. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text CR S3962)

  6. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text CR S2962)

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Received in the House.

  9. Held at the desk.

  10. Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4362-4364)

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 475.

  13. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  14. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4370-4371)

  15. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 393). (text: CR H4362-4363)

  16. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 393). (text: CR H4362-4363)

  17. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Presented to President.

  19. Presented to President.

  20. Signed by President.

  21. Signed by President.

  22. Became Public Law No: 118-16.

  23. Became Public Law No: 118-16.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 475 do?
This act designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.
Who sponsors S 475?
S 475 is sponsored by Heinrich, Martin (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 475?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2023. Enacted.
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