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US HR6612
US HR6612To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe the technical qualifications for licensed hearing aid specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
In Committee
09/30/2020
09/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe the technical qualifications for licensed hearing aid specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prescribe specified technical qualifications necessary for appointment as a licensed hearing aid specialist in the Veterans Health Administration. Under the bill, at least one licensed hearing aid specialist must be appointed at each VA medical center.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prescribe specific technical qualifications necessary for appointment as a licensed hearing aid specialist in the Veterans Health Administration. The bill mandates that the VA appoint at least one licensed hearing aid specialist at each VA medical center by September 30, 2022. Additionally, the bill requires the VA Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress assessing the progress in appointing these specialists, any conflicts or obstacles that prevent their appointment, and the medical centers with vacancies for these positions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (24)
Mark Takano (D)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Troy Balderson (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Tom Cole (R),
Angie Craig (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Will Hurd (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Roger Marshall (R),
David McKinley (R),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Denver Riggleman (R),
David Roe (R),
Darren Soto (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6612/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6612/BILLS-116hr6612ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6612/BILLS-116hr6612ih.pdf.pdf |
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