Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8081
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2022
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 15, 2022
Latest Action
Jun 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8081
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a policy (containing specified elements) to ensure accountability for actions taken under the authorities of the Defense Health Agency and the military departments concerning wounded, ill, and injured members of the Armed Forces during the integrated disability evaluation system process. The bill also specifies that each military department must maintain personnel authority over, and responsibility for, its members during medical evaluation board consideration.

Text (1)
June 15, 2022
Actions (2)
06/15/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/15/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2023 1:00:26 PM