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Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007

Introduced: February 28, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Feb 28, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 28, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
Feb 28, 2007
Introduced in Senate
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Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007 - Requires each recovering servicemember who is assigned to a military barracks or dormitory to be assigned to one that is maintained at the highest service standard in effect for enlisted members of the Armed Forces. Requires at least semiannual inspections of, and appropriate repairs to, any such quarters, as well as alternate housing during periods of unremedied housing deficiencies.

Outlines requirements to be implemented for recovering servicemembers and their families, including: (1) physical disability evaluation system changes; (2) supervising officer and caseworker support; (3) increased training for caseworkers and social workers on particular servicemember conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); (4) increased support services, including an Ombudsman for Recovering Servicemembers; (5) a prohibition on discrimination in employment of family members caring for such servicemembers; and (6) meal benefits for recovering servicemembers and family members caring for such servicemembers.

Establishes the Oversight Board for the Wounded.

What's happening now February 28, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1268 Related bill Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 5 Republican 1 Independent 1
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Apr 19, 2007
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 19, 2007
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Feb 28, 2007
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 28, 2007
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 28, 2007
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Feb 28, 2007
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 28, 2007
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