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Congress proposes naming Saint Croix VA clinic after Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III

Original title: To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, as the "Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic".

July 22, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Jul 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This measure provides official federal recognition for a specific veteran at a local healthcare facility, which may involve future signage or administrative updates at the Saint Croix clinic.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is responsible for the facility and would be required to update the name of the clinic.

Veterans in the United States Virgin Islands

These individuals utilize the clinic and will see the facility renamed.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as the 'Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.'

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It officially renames the existing VA outpatient clinic in Saint Croix to honor Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III.

Does this change the services provided at the clinic?

No, the bill only changes the name of the facility; it does not alter the services or operations of the clinic.

Why It Matters

This measure provides official federal recognition for a specific veteran at a local healthcare facility, which may involve future signage or administrative updates at the Saint Croix clinic.

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Commemorative Naming

The bill follows the standard federal procedure for naming public facilities after individuals, requiring committee referral.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

locationSaint Croix“The location of the outpatient clinic.”Map →

personLieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III“The individual for whom the clinic is being named.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Veterans' Affairs“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The federal agency operating the clinic in Saint Croix.”Map →

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