A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible for appointment in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 2311

Introduced

May 8, 2014

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Health care coverage and access Health personnel Hearing, speech, and vision care Veterans' medical care

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Summary

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) timely access of veterans to hearing health services through the VA, and (2) contracting policies of the VA with respect to providing hearing health services to veterans in non-VA facilities.

Actions

May 8, 2014

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 2014

Introduced in Senate

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