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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
4/17/2024, 11:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5561
Bill 117 HR 5561, also known as the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021, aims to improve early detection and intervention for infants and young children with hearing loss. The bill seeks to enhance screening programs for newborns and young children to ensure that hearing loss is identified as early as possible.
The legislation also focuses on providing support and resources for families of children with hearing loss, including access to appropriate interventions and services. Additionally, the bill aims to improve data collection and monitoring of hearing loss in children to better understand the prevalence and impact of this condition.
Overall, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 aims to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss by promoting early detection, intervention, and support. The bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a crucial step in addressing the needs of children with hearing loss in the United States.
The legislation also focuses on providing support and resources for families of children with hearing loss, including access to appropriate interventions and services. Additionally, the bill aims to improve data collection and monitoring of hearing loss in children to better understand the prevalence and impact of this condition.
Overall, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 aims to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss by promoting early detection, intervention, and support. The bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a crucial step in addressing the needs of children with hearing loss in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 5561
Bill HR 5561 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 12, 2021. Bill HR 5561 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 12, 2021. Bill HR 5561's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5561
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5561
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5561
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
To reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children, and for other purposes.
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5561
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