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Wounded Warrior Rights: Enhanced Accountability and Fair Hearing Guarantee

This act strengthens the rights of wounded service members during medical evaluations, ensuring that decisions about their fitness for duty remain with military command, not health agencies. Wounded veterans gain the right to a full and fair hearing if they appeal a fitness-for-duty determination, enhancing their protection and legal certainty.
Key points
Decisions on fitness for duty for wounded service members will be made by military command, not health agencies, aiming for greater accountability.
Wounded veterans are guaranteed the right to a full and fair hearing if they appeal a fitness-for-duty determination.
The act emphasizes that wounded service members cannot be denied protections, privileges, or due process rights during medical evaluations.
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Print number: 117_HR_6043
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6043.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Decisions on fitness for duty for wounded service members will be made by military command, not health agencies, aiming for greater accountability.
  • Wounded veterans are guaranteed the right to a full and fair hearing if they appeal a fitness-for-duty determination.
  • The act emphasizes that wounded service members cannot be denied protections, privileges, or due process rights during medical evaluations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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