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HR 5203 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Health facilities and institutions Health programs administration and funding Hearing, speech, and vision care Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Military medicine Neurological disorders Research administration and funding

Tinnitus Research for Military Health Improvement Act

Introduced: May 4, 2010 Introduced by: Cole, Tom Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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Jun 18, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 4, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 4, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tinnitus Research for Military Health Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to establish one or more centers of excellence for the study of tinnitus. Requires such centers to be established at military installations where members of the Armed Forces perform activities involving high rates of sound, including artillery instruction. Outlines center activities, including researching and enhancing treatments for members with tinnitus.

Requires the inclusion, within a current medical tracking system for members deployed overseas, of an aural screening which shall include an assessment of tinnitus.

Directs the Secretary to establish a grant program to assist eligible institutions in conducting research on recurrent, chronic, or severe tinnitus and peripheral neurological conditions. Makes eligible for such grants: (1) a hospital with an approved teaching program as defined under the Social Security Act; or (2) an educational institution with demonstrated expertise in tinnitus research.

Requires the Secretary to designate a senior DOD official to act as the executive agent for tinnitus.

What's happening now June 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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