H.R. 6612
Referred to CommitteeTo 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.
Introduced 4/23/2020•116th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
9/30/2020 • House
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.
Introduced in House • 4/23/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightHealth personnelHearing, speech, and vision careLicensing and registrationsVeterans' medical care
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Originated in the House
Introduced
April 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House4/23/2020