Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026

# Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a new community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas. Community-based outpatient clinics are VA facilities that provide medical services to veterans outside of major VA medical centers, making healthcare more accessible for veterans in areas farther from large hospitals. If passed, this bill would give the VA the official approval and authority needed to build and operate this clinic. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veterans in the Georgetown, Texas area and surrounding communities who currently may need to travel significant distances to access VA healthcare services.

It could also benefit the local community through job creation and economic activity associated with constructing and staffing a new medical facility. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. Sponsor John R. Carter (R-TX) introduced the legislation, but it remains in the early stages of the congressional process.