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Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act

USA119th CongressHR-3088| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2025
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act proposes to enhance veterans' access to hearing healthcare by modifying the Veterans Community Care Program . This legislation specifically amends title 38, United States Code, section 1703(c) , which outlines the types of healthcare providers authorized to deliver services under the program. The core provision of the bill is to formally include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible providers. This change would enable veterans to receive hearing aid services from these specialists within their local communities, thereby expanding their options beyond traditional Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and potentially reducing wait times for care.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act

USA119th CongressHR-3088| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2025
The Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act proposes to enhance veterans' access to hearing healthcare by modifying the Veterans Community Care Program . This legislation specifically amends title 38, United States Code, section 1703(c) , which outlines the types of healthcare providers authorized to deliver services under the program. The core provision of the bill is to formally include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible providers. This change would enable veterans to receive hearing aid services from these specialists within their local communities, thereby expanding their options beyond traditional Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and potentially reducing wait times for care.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted