H.R. 593 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic".
H.R. 593 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jan 27, 2023, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 118-61
What it does
This act designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Hinesville, Georgia, as the John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2023
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2023
- Passed the SenateMay 2, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentMay 10, 2024
- Became lawMay 13, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-61. (May 13, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 13, 2023 · Passed409–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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