Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
In Committee
Summary
Adds licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible providers under the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Community Care Program. It makes hearing aid specialists who are licensed to furnish medical services in the state where they practice part of the VA’s existing list of community-care providers by inserting a new paragraph into 38 U.S.C. 1703(c), so veterans can access state-licensed hearing aid specialists through the Community Care framework.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More hearing care options for veterans
If enacted, eligible veterans in the VA Community Care Program could see hearing aid specialists. The specialist would need a license to furnish medical services in the state where they work. This could make it easier to get fittings and adjustments nearby. The bill does not set an effective date or add funding.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
MI • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
MI • D
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Riley (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 12/2/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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