What does FINDINGS. of HR 5589 do?

This section establishes findings regarding the life and actions of Garfield McConnell Langhorn. Langhorn was born in 1948 and served in the United States Army as a radio operator in Vietnam. In 1969, during a rescue mission near Plei Djereng, Langhorn's unit was attacked. Langhorn coordinated air support and provided covering fire during the engagement. He sacrificed himself by absorbing a grenade, saving the lives of his comrades. His actions are described as a "timeless example of courage and sacrifice."

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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes. — HR. 5589

Q: What does Preamble of HR 5589 do?

This bill proposes to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic." The bill includes provisions for "other purposes," though these are not detailed in the preamble.

Q: What does NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC, BAY SHORE, NEW of HR 5589 do?

This section renames the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York. The clinic will be known as the “Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic” after the Act's enactment. All references to the clinic in U.S. documents will be considered references to the new name.

Last updated: 10/15/2025 · Introduced: 9/26/2025

Author: Nick LaLota (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic."
The bill recognizes Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn's heroic actions, including sacrificing himself to save his comrades during a rescue mission in Vietnam.
All official U.S. documents will refer to the Riverhead clinic by its new name following the bill's enactment.

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