New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
Sponsored By: Representative Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
In Committee
Summary
Would move Otero County and Eddy County, New Mexico, into Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to redraw Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) boundaries. The bill would require that boundary change be completed within 180 days and would expand VISN 17's geographic service area, potentially shifting which regional VA office handles administrative oversight and coordination of care for veterans who live in those two counties.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
VA network change for two New Mexico counties
If enacted, the VA would redraw its service network map. Otero County and Eddy County, New Mexico, would be placed in VISN 17. The VA Secretary would have to finish this within 180 days after enactment. For veterans in those counties, this could change which VA offices handle care and referrals. It would not add new benefits, funding, or eligibility.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
NM • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
NC • R
Sponsored 3/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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