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Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act

USA117th CongressHR-8081| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2022
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (13)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a policy (containing specified elements) to ensure accountability for actions taken under the authorities of the Defense Health Agency and the military departments concerning wounded, ill, and injured members of the Armed Forces during the integrated disability evaluation system process. The bill also specifies that each military department must maintain personnel authority over, and responsibility for, its members during medical evaluation board consideration.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act

USA117th CongressHR-8081| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2022
Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a policy (containing specified elements) to ensure accountability for actions taken under the authorities of the Defense Health Agency and the military departments concerning wounded, ill, and injured members of the Armed Forces during the integrated disability evaluation system process. The bill also specifies that each military department must maintain personnel authority over, and responsibility for, its members during medical evaluation board consideration.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (13)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted