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US HR6612

US HR6612
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.


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Introduced
04/23/2020
In Committee
09/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/30/2020)

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