HR 6612
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe the technical qualifications for licensed hearing aid specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish specific qualifications for hearing aid specialists who work within the VA healthcare system. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to define these qualifications, considering standards from registered apprenticeship programs, state licensing requirements, and occupational competency databases. The bill also mandates that each VA medical center must have at least one licensed hearing aid specialist appointed and requires regular reports on progress and any challenges encountered in meeting this goal.
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Alan S. Lowenthal
Cynthia Axne
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