# Plain Language Summary: Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

This bill does one straightforward thing: it officially renames a Veterans Affairs clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The clinic, which provides healthcare services to veterans in that area, will now be called the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic" instead of its current name. The name honors the Bataan Death March, a tragic event during World War II when American and Filipino soldiers were forced to march under brutal conditions after being captured by Japanese forces.

For most people, this change won't have any practical effect on how the clinic operates or what services it provides. Veterans in Las Cruces will still receive the same medical care and benefits they did before—the only difference is the building's official name. The bill essentially ensures that all government documents, maps, records, and references to this facility will use the new name going forward. It's a way of paying tribute to those who suffered during World War II while maintaining an important healthcare facility for veterans in the community.

Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

Herrell, Yvette

Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.