United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 369 — Reducing Barriers to Veterans' Benefits Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Summary

Reducing Barriers to Veterans' Benefits Act - Presumes a service connection, for veterans' benefits purposes, for diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, for veterans who, during active military service: (1) were assigned to a military occupational specialty in which the veterans were likely to be exposed to a level of acoustic trauma sufficient to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both; or (2) served in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 369 do?
Reducing Barriers to Veterans' Benefits Act - Presumes a service connection, for veterans' benefits purposes, for diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, for veterans who, during active military service: (1) were assigned to a military occupational specialty in which the veterans were likely to be exposed to a level of acoustic trauma sufficient to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both; or (2) served in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities.
Who sponsors HR 369?
HR 369 is sponsored by Dan Benishek (R).
What is the current status of HR 369?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 369?
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