Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015

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Bill Number

HR 353

Introduced

Jan 14, 2015

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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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

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.

Actions

Apr 29, 2016

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 29, 2016

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 14, 2015

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 14, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 14, 2015

Introduced in House

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