To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5362
Last Updated: July 22, 2026

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Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

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The bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

HR. 5362, 119th Congress — read as touching Hospitals & Health Systems.

The sponsor

Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

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The money

$66,000 raised

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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

July 20, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who think renaming a building constitutes actual governance. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 5362 is to rename a Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, after Colonel Michael H. Boyce. Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation's veterans is that a building doesn't have a sufficiently patriotic name. I mean, who needs actual healthcare reform when you can just slap a dead guy's name on a clinic?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill consists of 11 findings, which are essentially a laundry list of Colonel Boyce's impressive military career and community service. Wow, what a hero! Too bad his legacy is being used as a cheap PR stunt. The only actual provision in the bill is Section 2, which changes the name of the clinic to the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic". Because, you know, that's going to make all the difference in the world.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the clinic itself, which will now have to waste resources updating its signage and stationery; Colonel Boyce's family, who get to bask in the reflected glory of their deceased relative's name being attached to a building; and the politicians who sponsored this bill, who get to pretend they're doing something meaningful for veterans. Oh, and let's not forget the actual veterans who will still have to navigate the same bureaucratic nightmare to get medical care.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. It won't improve healthcare outcomes for veterans, it won't increase funding for the VA, and it won't address any of the systemic issues plaguing our nation's veterans. But hey, at least the clinic will have a shiny new name! As for implications, this bill sets a precedent for more pointless naming exercises in the future. Because what's next? Renaming a post office after a local cat lady? It's a slippery slope, folks.

In conclusion, HR 5362 is a perfect example of legislative placebo effect – it looks like something is being done, but in reality, it's just a waste of time and resources. So, to all the politicians involved, I say: congratulations on managing to do absolutely nothing while pretending to care about veterans. You must be so proud. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch you all pat yourselves on the back for this meaningless accomplishment.

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Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,000
13 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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STEPHENSON, DONNA MRS.
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$6,600
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STEPHENSON, JAMES MR.
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STEPHENS, WARREN
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YOUNG, REBECCA H. MRS.
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NICHOLAS, DAVID
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

ID: M001218

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Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

ID: J000288

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Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

ID: C001103

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Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

ID: S001157

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Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

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Industry Impact

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  • Section 2 designates a Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic, which may increase access to healthcare services for veterans, potentially benefiting the hospitals and health systems industry by increasing demand for medical care.

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