Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony 'Tony' J. Gallopo VA Clinic".
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill names a specific Department of Veterans Affairs facility. It designates the community-based outpatient clinic located in Newton, New Jersey, as the Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic. The legislation ensures that any official reference to this clinic in any law, regulation, map, document, or record will use the new name. It was received in the Senate after passing the House of Representatives. This change applies directly to the existing facility in New Jersey.
Yes
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill honors a veteran by formally naming a VA outpatient clinic in his name.
- Scored +1
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill provides a formal name and official designation for a community-based outpatient clinic serving veterans in Newton, New Jersey.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill formalizes the identity of a VA clinic, which is part of the veteran healthcare system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic. This honors the individual for whom the clinic is named, which may bring recognition and respect to his memory and legacy for the community and individuals associated with him.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill honors a veteran by formally naming a VA outpatient clinic in his name.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill provides a formal name and official designation for a community-based outpatient clinic serving veterans in Newton, New Jersey.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill formalizes the identity of a VA clinic, which is part of the veteran healthcare system.
- 7/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 7/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4472)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4472)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4472-4473)
- Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Herbert ConawayDemocrat · New Jersey
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Frank PalloneDemocrat · New Jersey
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Mikie SherrillDemocrat · New Jersey
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey