El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026
The El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a briefing to key congressional committees within 180 days of the bill becoming law. This briefing focuses on the readiness of the new VA medical center under construction in El Paso, Texas, directly affecting its future operations and the veterans it will serve. It mandates detailed information on staffing requirements, recruitment plans, the timeline for acquiring and installing medical equipment, and the specialty care services to be offered. The briefing must also cover plans for coordinating with Department of Defense facilities and addressing access and travel issues for veterans in the region.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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