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New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-2020| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, titled the "New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act" , aims to enhance healthcare access for veterans in specific New Mexico counties. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revise the existing boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Specifically, the bill directs that Otero County and Eddy County in New Mexico be incorporated into Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 . This boundary adjustment must be completed within 180 days following the Act's enactment, ensuring a timely integration of these areas into the designated network.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9301
New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9301
    New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-2020| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This legislative proposal, titled the "New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act" , aims to enhance healthcare access for veterans in specific New Mexico counties. It mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revise the existing boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Specifically, the bill directs that Otero County and Eddy County in New Mexico be incorporated into Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 . This boundary adjustment must be completed within 180 days following the Act's enactment, ensuring a timely integration of these areas into the designated network.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9301
New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9301
    New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted