H.R. 4327 (112th): Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2012

Introduced:
Mar 29, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1443 on Apr 09, 2013. See H.R. 1443 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 29, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 29, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 29, 2012
Cosponsors
9 cosponsors (6D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 29, 2012.
3 pages

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3/29/2012--Introduced.
Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Auditory Centers of Excellence, (2) ensure that research is conducted at VA facilities on the prevention and treatment of tinnitus, and (3) ensure VA cooperation with the Hearing Center of Excellence established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to further research on tinnitus.

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