H.R. 353 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015
H.R. 353 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 14, 2015, sponsored by Sean P. Duffy with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 14, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to appoint licensed hearing aid specialists in the Veterans Health Administration. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report on: (1) the timely access of veterans to VA hearing health services, and (2) VA contracting policies regarding the provision of hearing health services to veterans in non-VA facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sean P. Duffy (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 14, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote . (Apr 29, 2016)
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