Bill · H.R. 6004· House(119-HR-6004)
Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Monica De La Cruz
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Sgt. Alfredo 'Freddy' Gonzalez Memorial Veterans' Hospital Act". It gives the Secretary of Veterans Affairs the authority to build a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Rio Grande Valley sector of Texas. This construction is subject to the availability of advance appropriations. The new facility will be named the "Sgt. Alfredo 'Freddy' Gonzalez Memorial Veterans' Hospital".
Yes· 3 of 17
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
Directly provides a new hospital specifically for veterans' healthcare in their region.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8
Directly authorizes a new dedicated healthcare facility for veterans in the Rio Grande Valley.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
Provides a critical physical healthcare benefit to veterans through a new hospital.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes government spending for the construction of a new medical facility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- New Hospital Construction: Section 2(a) allows for the construction of a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Rio Grande Valley sector, Texas, which provides a medical facility for veterans in that area.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Funding Uncertainty: Section 2(a) states that construction is "Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance," meaning the hospital will not be built if the money is not provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+10Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Retirees+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+8Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House