H.R. 5643In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
Northport VA medical center would be renamed for Medal of Honor recipient Michael P. Murphy
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 5643 would rename the Northport, NY VA medical center after Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, killed in Afghanistan in 2005.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 5643 would officially rename the VA medical center in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center. The name change would take effect upon signing, and all official government documents, maps, and records would be updated accordingly. The bill does not change how the facility is funded, staffed, or operated.
Who does it affect?
Veterans receiving care at the Northport VA medical center and staff who work there are directly affected. Long Island residents and military communities connected to Murphy's legacy are also recognized in the bill's scope.
Why does it matter?
Murphy grew up on Long Island, was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2005 during Operation Red Wings, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Bills of this type are a common congressional method of honoring fallen service members.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
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.
- Introduced:
- September 30, 2025
- Latest action:
- September 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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