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Over the past four years, I have diligently advocated for the improvement of veterans healthcare in our state. Nevada has one of the fastest growing veteran populations in the country, and it is imperative that we have the facilities to provide for them. The new Las Vegas Veterans' Medical Complex is a 750,000 square foot facility on 154 acres and will accommodate 90 inpatient beds and a 120-bed extended and skilled care nursing home care unit. The comprehensive medical care complex will provide the veteran with services including primary and specialty care, surgery, mental health, rehabilitation, geriatrics and extended care. Presently the completion date of the medical center is approximately 2010.
As a Member of Congress, I understand the importance of providing quality medical care to our veterans and I will continue to ensure that the medical complex receives the resources necessary for completion. The new complex will provide the services needed for those returning from the Global War on Terror and our growing veteran’s population.
To view more pictures of the groundbreaking ceremony on October 20, please click here.
Press Releases
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PORTER BACKS MINIMUM WAGE LEGISLATION - Includes permanent estate tax relief, extends state and local sales tax deduction
July 28, 2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this morning, Third District Congressman Jon Porter joined hundreds of his colleagues in supporting H.R. 5970, the Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006, which raises the minimum wage and provides much-needed tax relief for millions of hard-working Americans. The bill, which passed the House by a 230 – 180 vote, now awaits action in the Senate.read more -
CHILD SAFETY LEGISLATION PASSES BOTH CHAMBERS, INCLUDES PORTER’S TEACHER BACKGROUND CHECK PROVISION - President to sign bill into law later this week
July 25, 2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4472, the “Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006,” which contains a provision authored by Third District Congressman Jon Porter that will expedite and improve the way background checks are conducted on potential teachers. The bill, which passed out of the Senate late last week, now moves to the President for his signature.read more