H.R. 5362 is a bill that officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, after Colonel Michael H. Boyce. The clinic will be referred to as the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic.
H.R. 5362 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Barry Loudermilk (Republican) and is currently listed as “Passed House”. It is classified under the Armed Forces and National Security policy area, one of 306 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Barry Loudermilk is the sponsor of 3 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 5362 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
The most significant recorded vote (House, July 16, 2026) ended 418–0.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 5362 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Armed Forces and National Security is 2.1/10.
The bill has been positively received in media for honoring Colonel Michael H. Boyce, recognizing his service and contributions to veterans' healthcare. Supporters highlight the importance of naming facilities after individuals who have made significant impacts in the community.
There has been minimal negative media coverage regarding this bill. Some critics argue that naming facilities after individuals could divert attention from broader systemic issues within the VA healthcare system that need to be addressed.
The bill H.R. 5362 is primarily a naming bill for a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic, which does not directly involve any substantial financial interests or industry-specific regulations that could lead to conflicts of interest. The sponsor, Barry Loudermilk, has no direct industry overlaps with the subject matter of the bill, as indicated by the absence of relevant donor industries. The lobbying activities listed, such as those from the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association and ULINE, pertain to sectors that are unrelated to veterans' affairs or healthcare services. Thus, the financial contributions from these entities do not create a direct conflict regarding this specific legislation. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists in various sectors, it does not appear to influence this particular bill significantly.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SIGHTLINE INTELLIGENCE | C2 STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| OMEGA PROJECT COMPANY | C2 STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| FIRST AMERICAN NUCLEAR COMPANY | C2 STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| ACTUS ADVANCED SYSTEMS | C2 STRATEGIES | $40,000 |
| WASHOE COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION | PORTER GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| ULINE | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $20,000 |
| TONIX PHARMACEUTICALS | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $20,000 |
| A1.9 STRATEGIES LLC O/B/O O'BRIEN, GENTRY, & SCOTT O/B/O AXNES A/S | TIDAL STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| TONIX PHARMACEUTICALS | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $20,000 |
| RTC SOUTHERN NEVADA | PORTER GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| WISCONSIN STATE CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WISCONSIN CRANBERRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WISCONSIN CRANBERRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WD SCHORSCH LLC | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| STATE USE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION (SUPRA) | PORTER GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
What does H.R. 5362 do?
H.R. 5362 is a bill that officially names the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, after Colonel Michael H. Boyce. The clinic will be referred to as the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic.
How did Congress vote on H.R. 5362?
The most significant recorded vote (House, July 16, 2026) ended 418–0.
Does H.R. 5362 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 5362 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Armed Forces and National Security is 2.1/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 5362?
H.R. 5362 is currently “Passed House” as of our last update on July 17, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 5362?
H.R. 5362 was sponsored by Barry Loudermilk (Republican).