The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Illinois (Mr. Bost) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Conaway)
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois.

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  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on
H.R. 6007.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Illinois?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  I rise today in support of H.R. 6007 to name the Department of
Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New
Jersey, as the Anthony ``Tony'' J. Gallopo VA Clinic.
  Tony Gallopo proudly served our Nation in the United States Navy. He
served courageously and with honor. His service to our Nation did not
end there.
  Following his service in the Navy, Mr. Gallopo dedicated his life to
serving his fellow veterans, working to ensure those who wore the
uniform received the care and services and support they earned.
  Mr. Gallopo became a trusted advocate for veterans throughout Sussex
and Warren Counties, devoting countless hours to improving their
quality of life and expanding access to VA healthcare.

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  He was instrumental in helping establish the VA community-based
outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, which opened in 2017 and
brought VA healthcare closer to veterans in that community.
  His advocacy helped reduce barriers to care and expand access to
essential health services for countless numbers of veterans and their
families. His community as a whole is better because of all his
efforts.
  Whether mentoring fellow veterans or advocating for expanding
healthcare access, he remained committed to ensuring that those who
served our Nation will never be forgotten. Even after decades of public
service, he continued asking what more could be done for veterans until
he passed in 2020.
  By naming the Newton VA community-based outpatient clinic in his
honor, Congress would ensure that Tony Gallopo's legacy of service,
leadership, and unwavering commitment to the veterans in his community
lives on for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, individuals like Tony Gallopo are heroes in our
communities, and I am honored to help ensure that Congress recognizes
that and never forgets these great American stories.
  I thank Representative Gottheimer and the entire New Jersey
delegation for leading this effort to recognize an extraordinary
advocate for our Nation's veterans.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 6007, and I
reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6007, to name the Department
of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New
Jersey, after Anthony ``Tony'' Gallopo. I am pleased to have co-led
this effort with my colleague from New Jersey, Representative
Gottheimer, and pleased to speak in support of this bill today.
  Mr. Gallopo was a keystone in the northern New Jersey community. Born
in 1961, he grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, and led a life
dedicated to service. Mr. Gallopo was active in his local fire
department before enlisting in the Navy.
  After serving as a seaman, Mr. Gallopo returned home to become a
leader locally in Sussex County, serving as vice commander of the New
Jersey Department of The American Legion and commander at American
Legion Post 86.
  Mr. Gallopo was a tireless advocate, and his dedication to caring for
his fellow veterans was unparalleled. Mr. Gallopo hosted roundtables
for both students and returning veterans to help them succeed in
seeking better job opportunities. His leadership in evaluating student
applicants to our Nation's service academies on his congressional
district's Service Academy Nomination Selection Committee helped to
cultivate the next generation of servicemembers.
  Mr. Gallopo was instrumental in the expansion of healthcare for
veterans in his community. His advocacy helped lead to the opening of a
Sussex County VA community-based outpatient clinic.
  Mr. Gallopo's critical role in opening this clinic will continue to
benefit veterans in northern New Jersey for generations.
  Mr. Gallopo passed away in 2020, but his memory lives on in the
countless veterans who have access to healthcare within their local
community because of his work. There is no better way to express our
gratitude for Mr. Gallopo's lifetime of service to his fellow veterans
than to rename the clinic he tirelessly fought to open in his honor.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support this legislation.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr.
Gottheimer), who is the author of this legislation. He serves on the
House Financial Services Committee and the House Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence.
  Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I thank my very good friend from New
Jersey as well as my friends on the other side for their support.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 6007. Today, this
House will come together and do something simple but important: honor a
great American hero.
  Mr. Speaker, Tony Gallopo, as you have heard, was a brave Navy
veteran, vice commander of the New Jersey Department of The American
Legion, and