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BillHR 8372 · 119

El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Activates the El Paso VA Medical Center to prepare it for operation. Requires the center to be ready to provide medical services to veterans.

Sponsored By

Veronica Escobar
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 20, 2026
  3. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans in the El Paso area, providing them with access to medical services at the activated VA Medical Center. The center's activation will also impact the local healthcare workforce and economy.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight and Investigations
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.