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.
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.