San Antonio Standard

Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) toured the site of a new and upcoming VA healthcare facility in El Paso. In FY 22 and FY 23, Congressman Gonzales helped secure $700 million for the construction of this project through his position on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

The new facility will be located on Fort Bliss near the William Beaumont Army Medical Center and will improve access to care for more than 54,000 veterans in the El Paso area.

“I served our country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy. As veterans, we step up to the plate for each other—it’s engrained in who we are. I am proud to have secured $700 million for this new facility that will serve over 54,000 veterans in the El Paso region,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales.

“The men and women who served and are currently serving our country deserve access to the best quality of care. Once completed, this new VA facility will expand healthcare services and lessen VA wait times to ensure our veterans are well taken care of,” added Congressman Tony Gonzales.

Congressman Gonzales, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in 2019, expressed his commitment to ensuring that veterans in the El Paso region receive the care they deserve through the upcoming VA healthcare facility.