I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5643 
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in 
Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Mur-
phy VA Medical Center, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 
Mr. LALOTA (for himself, Mr. LUTTRELL, Mr. LAWLER, Ms. TENNEY, Ms. 
MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. SUOZZI, and Mr. MCGUIRE) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center 
located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) 
Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
(1) Michael Patrick Murphy was born on May 
7, 1976, in Smithtown, New York, and grew up in 
Patchogue, New York, on Long Island. 
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(2) Murphy graduated from Patchogue-Medford 
High School in 1994 and later attended Penn State 
University, earning dual degrees in political science 
and psychology. 
(3) On June 28, 2005, Lieutenant Murphy was 
the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in 
support of Operation Red Wings. Shortly after arriv-
ing at the objective area, the SEALs were spotted 
by three anti-coalition militia sympathizers, who re-
vealed their position to Taliban fighters. 
(4) Lieutenant Murphy’s team found them-
selves in a fierce gun battle against a much larger 
enemy force on the steep face of a mountain. Ignor-
ing his own wounds and demonstrating exceptional 
composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead his 
men in engaging the enemy. In the face of almost 
certain death, he fought his way into open terrain to 
gain a better position to transmit a call for assist-
ance. 
(5) This deliberate, heroic act exposed him to 
direct enemy fire. Finally achieving contact with his 
headquarters, Lieutenant Murphy maintained his ex-
posed position while he provided his location and re-
quested immediate support. In his final act of brav-
ery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was 
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mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his 
country and for the cause of freedom. 
(6) Eight additional Navy SEALs and eight 
members of the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Oper-
ations Aviation Regiment, the ‘‘Night Stalkers’’, 
were also killed in the ensuing rescue when their 
MH–47 Chinook helicopter was struck by a rocket- 
propelled grenade. 
(7) Lieutenant Murphy was posthumously 
awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest 
military honor, for his heroic actions above and be-
yond the call of duty at the risk of his own life, the 
first Medal of Honor awarded for combat in Afghan-
istan, and the first for the Navy since the Vietnam 
War. 
(8) Lieutenant Murphy’s selfless leadership and 
courage continue to inspire many throughout this 
country and the world. Every year, people around 
the world complete the ‘‘Murph’’ workout in his 
honor. The LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Schol-
arship Foundation now awards over 43 scholarships 
annually to further his belief that ‘‘education will set 
you free’’, and the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy 
SEAL Museum in West Sayville, New York, hosts 
training and education for the local Sea Cadet divi-
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sion to develop character and confidence in the 
youth of Long Island who hope to follow in his foot-
steps. 
(9) Naming the Veterans Affairs Medical Cen-
ter in Northport, New York, after LT Michael P. 
Murphy, only roughly ten miles from his birthplace, 
will serve as an enduring reminder of his selfless 
sacrifice, and help to educate future generations on 
the value of service, the cost of freedom, and the leg-
acy of all who have given that last full measure in 
defense of this great nation. 
SEC. 2. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHPORT, NEW YORK. 
The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center 
located in Northport, New York, shall, after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, be known and designated as 
the ‘‘Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA 
Medical Center’’. Any reference to such medical center in 
any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other 
paper of the United States shall be considered to be a ref-
erence to the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Mur-
phy VA Medical Center. 
Æ 
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