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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Bill Number

HR 6612

Introduced

Apr 23, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Health personnel Hearing, speech, and vision care Licensing and registrations Veterans' medical care

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Summary

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.

Actions

Sep 30, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 23, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 23, 2020

Introduced in House

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