Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-5561House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 9, 2021

Summary

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various activities carried out by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that support screening and early intervention services for newborns, infants, and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Government Accountability Office must also conduct a study of state early hearing detection and intervention programs, including with respect to disparities in accessing the programs.

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S-4052: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-241.

  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537)

    House of Representatives

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 17 (Roll no. 417). (text: CR H7516)

    House of Representatives

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Senate