Posts - Bill - HR 5589 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.
house 09/26/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to honor Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn by naming the VA clinic in Riverhead, New York, after him, recognizing his heroic sacrifice and dedication to his comrades during the Vietnam War. This legislation aims to preserve his legacy and inspire the community he served.
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HR 5589 - 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.
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moderate 09/26/2025
A fitting tribute—naming a clinic after Langhorn reminds us that courage lives in our communities, not just history books.
left-leaning 09/26/2025
Honoring a hero who saved lives shows the compassion our vets deserve—finally, a win for the human spirit.
moderate 09/26/2025
Naming a VA clinic after a local hero? Simple, respectful, and exactly the kind of nod bipartisan politics can get behind.
left-leaning 09/26/2025
Putting a hero’s name on that clinic isn’t just symbolic, it’s a call to treat all vets with the dignity they’ve earned.
left-leaning 09/26/2025
If we can name clinics after bravery, maybe next we can name policies after actual care and justice for veterans.
right-leaning 09/26/2025
This legislation proves some things still unite us: recognizing selfless sacrifice the way it’s meant to be.
right-leaning 09/26/2025
Finally, a bill that honors true American valor instead of wasting time on gimmicks—Langhorn deserves this spotlight.
moderate 09/26/2025
It’s a solid gesture that bridges past sacrifice with present support, even if it's small, it matters.
right-leaning 09/26/2025
A clinic named for a war hero reminds us what real courage looks like, not the political posturing we’re used to.