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S. 1923

Referred to Committee

Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021

Introduced 5/27/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

5/27/2021 • Senate

Summary

Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide government employees and their family members timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for assessment if they are determined to be experiencing certain anomalous health conditions.

DOD must furnish treatment for the anomalous health condition or related affliction at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

DOD must also develop a process to ensure that government employees and their family members are afforded timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Introduced in Senate • 5/27/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsMarylandMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary medicineNeurological disorders

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Republican • AR

Sponsored 5/27/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

R-ME

Joined 5/27/2021

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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 5/27/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 27, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in Senate5/27/2021

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3