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HR 2923 105th Congress House

Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997

Official title: To establish programs regarding early detection, diagnosis, and interventions for newborns and infants with hearing loss.

Introduced: July 14, 1998 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Nov 14, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 14, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997 - Mandates grants or cooperative agreements to: (1) develop statewide hearing loss early detection, diagnosis, and intervention networks; and (2) provide technical assistance to State agencies to complement an intramural program and to conduct applied research related to infant hearing detection, diagnosis, and treatment or intervention. Requires the National Institutes of Health to carry out research on the efficacy of new screening techniques and technology. Mandates coordination and collaboration. Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 8
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jul 14, 1998
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jul 14, 1998
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 17, 1998
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 20, 1998
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Apr 21, 1998
HOUGHTON, AMO
· Apr 21, 1998
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 21, 1998
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Apr 1, 1998
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Mar 24, 1998
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 18, 1998
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Mar 18, 1998
TAUZIN, W.
· Mar 18, 1998
QUINN, JACK
· Mar 3, 1998
SANDLIN, MAX
· Feb 11, 1998
FROST, MARTIN
· Feb 5, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2923: Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2923/
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