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New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act

USA119th CongressS-5177| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to redraw the boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) within 180 days of its enactment. The primary objective is to include Otero County and Eddy County, New Mexico , specifically into Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 . This legislative action aims to improve and streamline the provision of healthcare services for veterans residing in these two rural New Mexico counties by integrating them into a specific regional network.
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Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act

USA119th CongressS-5177| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to redraw the boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) within 180 days of its enactment. The primary objective is to include Otero County and Eddy County, New Mexico , specifically into Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 . This legislative action aims to improve and streamline the provision of healthcare services for veterans residing in these two rural New Mexico counties by integrating them into a specific regional network.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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