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.
H. Res. 60 is a non-binding House resolution introduced on January 23, 2025, by Representative Brownley (with Rep. Norton) that expresses the House’s support for naming new or undedicated Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities after women veterans and minority veterans. The bill frames this naming as a way to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces. As a resolution, it does not create new law, authorize funding, or compel the VA to take action; instead, it signals legislative support and could influence future naming considerations by the VA. The resolution cites current underrepresentation in VA facility naming (as of December 2024, only 16 facilities named for minority groups and 4 named for women veterans) and provides historical and symbolic justification for recognizing women and minority veterans through facility names.
Key Points
- 1The measure is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for naming new or undedicated VA facilities after women veterans and minority veterans.
- 2The purpose is to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and to honor their contributions.
- 3The resolution notes historical underrepresentation in VA facility names (as of December 2024, 16 named for minority groups; 4 named for women veterans) and argues for broader recognition.
- 4Sponsored by Rep. Brownley (for herself and Rep. Norton) and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
- 5It does not enact policy or provide funding; it expresses the House’s stance and could influence future naming decisions by the VA.