Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

# Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would officially rename the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic." The renaming honors the Bataan Death March, a World War II historical event. The bill is purely a naming designation and would not change how the clinic operates or what services it provides. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans and their families who use the Las Cruces VA clinic for medical care.

It also has symbolic significance for New Mexico residents and descendants of those affected by the Bataan Death March, as it memorializes an important moment in U.S. military history. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.