De La Cruz Bill Seeks Full-Service Veterans Hospital for Rio Grande Valley
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U.S. Rep. Mónica De La Cruz from Edinburg has introduced a federal bill, H.R. 6004, aimed at establishing a full-service Veterans Affairs hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Named the Sgt. Alfredo 'Freddy' González Memorial Veterans Hospital, the bill was introduced on November 10, 2025, and is currently under review by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The proposed hospital would provide essential inpatient services that are currently unavailable in the region, where veterans must travel to San Antonio for complex treatments. The legislation has garnered support from LULAC, emphasizing the need for accessible healthcare for local veterans.
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