H.R. 4955: Renaming VA Clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania to Honor Henry Parham
December 27, 2024
Washington, D.C. – A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic.
Background:
The VA clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, provides primary care, specialty care, and mental health services to veterans in the region.
Henry Parham was a highly decorated African American veteran of World War II who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Tuskegee Airman. He was a member of the 332nd Fighter Group, known as the “Red Tails,” which was one of the first all-Black combat units in the U.S. Air Force.
After the war, Parham returned to Pennsylvania and became an active advocate for veterans’ rights and equality. He served as the state commander of the American Legion and was instrumental in establishing the VA clinic in Monroeville.
Bill Details:
H.R. 4955, sponsored by Representative Conor Lamb (D-PA), would rename the VA clinic in Monroeville as the Henry Parham VA Clinic. The bill recognizes Parham’s service and advocacy for veterans, as well as his commitment to equality and justice.
Support:
The bill has received support from various organizations, including the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Tuskegee Airmen Association.
Legislative Process:
H.R. 4955 was introduced on December 27, 2024, and referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The committee will hold hearings and consider amendments to the bill before voting on it. If the committee approves the bill, it will be sent to the full House for a vote. If passed by the House, the bill will be sent to the Senate for further consideration.
Significance:
The renaming of the VA clinic in Monroeville as the Henry Parham VA Clinic would honor the legacy of an esteemed veteran and advocate. It would also serve as a reminder of the important role that African American veterans have played in the history of the United States and the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
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