Bill · S. 5177· Senate(119-S-5177)
New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
- Introduced
- 7/30/2026
- Last activity
- 7/30/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ben Luján
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make changes to specific service boundaries. It requires the Secretary to redraw the boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks. Specifically, the act aims to include Otero County and Eddy County, New Mexico, into Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. This change must be completed within 180 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill specifically improves healthcare network integration for veterans in Otero and Eddy counties.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill improves healthcare access for veterans in Otero and Eddy counties by incorporating them into a specific service network.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
By redrawing service boundaries, the act enhances the structured delivery of veteran benefits in specific New Mexico counties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Redrawn Service Boundaries: The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include Otero County and Eddy County, New Mexico, in Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, which changes how these areas are integrated into the network (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico