A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Socorro Vet Center Act. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to try to enter into a lease. This lease will be for the purpose of establishing a Vet Center in Socorro, New Mexico. The lease must commence not later than December 31, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Veterans in and around Socorro, New Mexico, will benefit directly from the establishment of a new local Vet Center.
- Scored +6
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new Vet Center in Socorro, New Mexico, improving access to healthcare services for veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances support for veterans by mandating the establishment of a dedicated Vet Center facility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into a lease to establish a Vet Center in Socorro, New Mexico, by December 31, 2027. This is positive because it works to bring a new Vet Center to that location for individuals who may need it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans in and around Socorro, New Mexico, will benefit directly from the establishment of a new local Vet Center. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The establishment of a Vet Center in Socorro, New Mexico, improves access to specialized services for residents in this rural region.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new Vet Center in Socorro, New Mexico, improving access to healthcare services for veterans. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Establishing a new Vet Center expands local healthcare infrastructure and access points in the Socorro area.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances support for veterans by mandating the establishment of a dedicated Vet Center facility.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Bringing a new federal Vet Center facility to Socorro, New Mexico, contributes to local infrastructure and community services in a rural area.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House