Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act

Bill 119 HR 1964, also known as the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The proposed new name for the clinic is the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic."

The bill specifically honors the memory of the soldiers who fought in the Bataan Death March during World War II. The Bataan Death March was a brutal event in which American and Filipino soldiers were forced to march over 60 miles by Japanese captors, resulting in the deaths of thousands of prisoners of war.

By renaming the clinic to the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic," the bill seeks to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by these soldiers and to ensure that their memory is preserved for future generations. The clinic will continue to provide essential healthcare services to veterans in the Las Cruces area, while also serving as a reminder of the bravery and resilience of those who served in the Bataan Death March. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1964 is a bipartisan effort to honor the legacy of the soldiers who fought in the Bataan Death March and to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten.