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 Bataan reference honors American soldiers who fought in the Philippines during World War II, particularly the survivors of the Bataan Death March. The renamed clinic would continue providing the same medical services to veterans in the Las Cruces area. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects veterans in Las Cruces, New Mexico, who use this VA clinic for healthcare. It also symbolically honors World War II veterans and their descendants.

The change itself is mostly ceremonial—it doesn't alter funding, services, or operations of the facility. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Committee action is the first step in the legislative process.