The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to brief congressional committees on the El Paso VA Medical Center's readiness.
The El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to brief the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives within 180 days of the act's enactment. The briefing must cover staffing requirements, recruitment plans, workforce stability, procurement timelines for medical equipment, specialty care services, demand for care, plans for transferring care from other facilities, coordination with Department of Defense medical facilities, and addressing access or travel issues for veterans.
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