United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1538 (110th)
Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act
Introduced
15 March 2007
Last action
5 September 2007 · Passed
Status
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
Sponsors
Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]
Subjects
Healthcare, Defence
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2007 - Requires a member of the Armed Forces (member) in an outpatient status at a military medical treatment facility to be assigned a medical care case manager who has completed a training program and curriculum for such management. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a toll-free hotline for reporting deficiencies in medical-related support facilities. Requires expedited investigation of reported deficiencies. Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to: (1) notify appropriate Members of Congress of the hospitalization of members evacuated from a theater of combat; and (2) ensure that members appearing before medical evaluation boards have access to an independent medical advocate. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a standardized training program and curriculum for military personnel and health care professionals involved in the disability evaluation system; and (2) a pilot program for the transition from military service of separated or retired members. Establishes the Department of Defense Medical Support Fund. Requires reports on: (1) enhanced training for individuals providing assistance to recovering members; (2) the adequacy and quality of medical and medical-support facilities of the Department of Defense (DOD); and (3) the disability evaluation systems used by DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Establishes the Oversight Board for Wounded Warriors.
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Timeline
15 March 2007
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
15 March 2007
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
15 March 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 March 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 March 2007
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 59 - 0.
Source: Committee
20 March 2007
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
23 March 2007
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Source: Calendars
23 March 2007
Discharge
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Source: Discharge
23 March 2007
Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Source: Committee
23 March 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 110-68, Part I.
Source: Committee
23 March 2007
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 110-68, Part I.
Source: Committee
27 March 2007
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1538 with 1 hour and 20 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Xavier Becerra to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1538.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 208).
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 208).
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3234)
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1538.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1538 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
Mr. Skelton moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 274 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1538 with 1 hour and 20 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H3206-3228; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3219-3224)
Source: Floor
28 March 2007
Passed
Rule H. Res. 274 passed House.
Source: Floor
29 March 2007
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
3 April 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Source: Committee
25 July 2007
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9857-9860)
Source: Floor
25 July 2007
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 7/30/2007 S10320-10335)
Source: Floor
25 July 2007
Discharge
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
25 July 2007
Committee
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
26 July 2007
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
5 September 2007
Passed
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Public Print · 5 September 2007 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 26 July 2007 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 29 March 2007 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 28 March 2007 · Download file
- Reported in House · 23 March 2007 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 15 March 2007 · Download file
Documents
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Public Print (text)
Public Print · EN · 5 September 2007
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Passed Senate amended
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Passed House amended
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Reported to House amended, Part I
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Sponsors
- Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1538) to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members of the Armed Forces who are receiving medical care in an outpatient status, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2007
- related to ← Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act
- amends ← An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 110-78 to give members of the Reserve Component the option to use Military Medical Treatment Facilities closest to home for treatment on an outpatient basis of injuries sustained in theater.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-78 to ensure confidentiality for members of the military who call the hotline for help.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 110-78 to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of a Soldier Patient Tracking System so any patient can be located in the medical holdover (MHO) process.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-78 to eliminate the deductible and changes the method of determining the mileage reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs. The reimbursement rate will be increased to the level at which Government employees are reimbursed for the use of privately owned vehicles on official business.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 110-78 to.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 110-78 to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study to determine what the average length of time is between the date for which a veteran requests an appointment and the date he is able to receive care. This amendment also requires that the Secretary report back to Congress within 180 days with recommendations as to how this time could be decreased to 15 days.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/1538
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- us · 110-hr-1538 · source updated 5 December 2025