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S. 1606 (110th)

Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act

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Introduced

13 June 2007

Last action

25 July 2007 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)

Sponsors

Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]

Subjects

Defence, Housing

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence · Housing

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Summary

Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act - Directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs (Secretaries) to jointly develop a comprehensive policy on the care and management of members of the Armed Forces (members) who are undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy for a serious injury or illness. Provides enhanced availability of medical care and related benefits for members and former members recovering from serious injuries or illnesses. Requires the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to submit plans for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities to prevent, diagnose, and treat traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder in members. Directs the Secretary to establish a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of:: (1) Traumatic Brain Injury; and (2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Requires the Secretaries to develop and implement a joint electronic health record for use by DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Secretary to establish a Physical Disability Board of Review to review findings of physical evaluation boards of members separated from the Armed Forces with disability ratings of 20% or less and found to be not eligible for retirement. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out pilot programs for a revised disability evaluation system for members. Requires reports on the implementation of corrective measures in response to deficiencies: (1) in the Army physical disability evaluation system; and (2) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish standards for military medical treatment facilities, specialty care medical facilities, and military quarters housing patients; and (2) develop and maintain a handbook for members concerning compensation and benefits for serious injuries and illnesses.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7643-7644)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 June 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 18 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator Levin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 June 2007

    Reported

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator Levin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 July 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 18 June 2007

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 June 2007

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