CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Michael Cloud (R-TX)

Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez VA Clinic Act of 2026

H.R. 10973 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with no cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill names a Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Victoria, Texas, after Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez. The text details the life and military service of Master Sergeant Benavidez, noting his remarkable bravery during the Vietnam War. It highlights his receipt of the Medal of Honor in 1981 from President Ronald Reagan for saving the lives of at least eight men. The legislation also recognizes his post-military work mentoring young Americans and advocating for disabled veterans. The official designation of the facility is established under Section 3 of the text.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors the memory and extraordinary military service of Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez by naming a VA clinic in his honor.

  • Scored +3

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    Naming the Victoria, Texas VA clinic after Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez honors veteran service and brings positive recognition to a facility serving veterans.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The legislation honors a distinguished veteran and highlights the contributions and legacy of veterans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.