Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act
HR 3088, the Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act, expands access to hearing care for veterans by allowing licensed hearing aid specialists to provide services through the VA's Community Care Program. The bill amends Section 1703(c) of Title 38 to explicitly include "a hearing aid specialist licensed to furnish medical services in the State" among providers eligible for the program. This change directly affects veterans seeking hearing aid services outside VA facilities, as it adds a new category of qualified professionals to the existing provider network. The key provision simplifies access by enabling veterans to receive care from state-licensed hearing aid specialists participating in the VA's community care system.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Last action May 12, 2025
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Committee
2
May 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Barrett
RRepublican
Co
Hillary J. Scholten
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Riley
DDemocratic
Co
Rudy Yakym III
RRepublican
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