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- H.R.6464
H.R.6464: Hear our Heroes Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 20, 2022
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 20, 2022
Bill Summary
Hear our Heroes Act of 2022 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 |
|---|---|
| Feb. 2, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 20, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 20, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |