# Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

This bill establishes a new medical clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, dedicated to serving veterans and named after the Bataan Death March—a tragic World War II event. The clinic will provide healthcare services to military veterans in the Las Cruces area, giving them a dedicated facility where they can receive medical treatment without having to travel long distances to other VA hospitals or clinics.

The practical impact is straightforward: veterans living in and around Las Cruces will have better access to healthcare services. Instead of potentially driving hours to reach the nearest VA medical facility, eligible veterans can now receive care closer to home. This matters for routine checkups, ongoing treatment for service-related injuries or illnesses, and emergency care. The clinic honors the memory of those who suffered during the Bataan Death March while simultaneously improving healthcare access for the living veterans in that community.

The bill essentially directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish this clinic as part of its network of healthcare facilities. It's a localized measure that benefits a specific geographic area and the veterans who live there, making it easier for them to access the medical services they've earned through their military service.

Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

Heinrich, Martin

Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic ActThis 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.