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H.R.3866: Hear our Heroes Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 19, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 14, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 19, 2019
Bill Summary
Hear our Heroes Act of 2019 This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hearing-related issues in certain veterans for purposes of wartime disability compensation. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Per the bill, certain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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July 19, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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July 19, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |