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.

Sponsor: Nick LaLota (Republican-NY)September 30, 2025

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Northport VA medical center would be renamed to honor Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy.

A bill would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center. This change would honor Lieutenant Murphy's service and sacrifice, providing an enduring reminder for veterans, staff, and the community.

What Would Change

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Northport, New York, operates under its current name. If this bill becomes law, the center would be officially known as the 'Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center,' with all government records updated to reflect this change.

Key Provisions

Rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Northport, New York, as the "Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center."
Require all official United States documents, maps, and records to use the new name for the Northport medical center.

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HR 5643 · 119th Congress · September 30, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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