Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Summary

Expresses congressional support for naming new or undedicated Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women and minority veterans to address historical underrepresentation. It recounts examples of service by women and minority service members and notes that, as of December 2024, only a small number of VA facilities had been named for women or minority groups. This measure is a nonbinding statement of intent and does not change law, create new programs, or provide funding. It is primarily symbolic and intended to encourage recognition of women and minority veterans in future VA facility namings.

• Expresses congressional support for naming new or undedicated VA facilities after women and minority veterans to address underrepresentation.
• Cites that, as of December 2024, a small share of VA facilities were named for minority groups (16) and women (4) out of roughly 1,700 facilities.
• Recalls historical examples of service by racial, ethnic, gender, and LGBTQ+ service members to justify increased recognition.
• Is a nonbinding statement of intent and does not change law, create programs, or provide funding.
• Does not impose requirements or mandates on the Department of Veterans Affairs or other entities.
• May encourage VA naming practices and local advocacy but leaves final decisions to existing processes.
• Has no direct fiscal or regulatory impact because it contains no appropriations or statutory amendments.
• Focuses narrowly on symbolic recognition and naming practices for VA facilities.