Rep. Stansbury Highlights New PACT Act Health Care Benefits

U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) convened a Veterans Resource Fair alongside the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and local veterans’ organizations to highlight the benefits of the PACT Act for New Mexico and connect veterans with vital resources including health care enrollment, housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, and VA home loans.

During the resource fair, attendees had the opportunity to seek assistance with their veterans’ benefits and other issues with federal agencies, learn about how the PACT Act will benefit veterans across New Mexico in a presentation from Larry Campos, Congressional Liaison for the VA Medical Center and VA Regional Office Director Cesar Romero, and connect with local organizations offering resources and support.

“From the Navajo Code Talkers to the heroes of Bataan, to the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, New Mexicans have a long and proud tradition of service that extends throughout our communities,” said Rep. Stansbury. “Every day, I am humbled to serve our veterans and our families in Congress. Honoring your service means action to fulfill our sacred obligation to ensure that you and your families have the resources and support you need to thrive.”

The Veterans Resource Fair builds on Rep. Stansbury’s work to honor the service of New Mexico veterans through action. In Congress, Rep. Stansbury voted to pass the landmark Honoring our PACT Act to expand access to health care and earned benefits for 3.5 million veterans. In December, Rep. Stansbury secured $300,000 for New Mexico’s first veterans transitional housing campus in New Mexico to support veterans and their families facing housing insecurity.

Read further details on the Honoring Our PACT Act here.