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A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 30, 2002 See on congress.gov
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May 1, 2002
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3789; text as passed Senate: CR S3789)
May 1, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3789; text as passed Senate: CR S3789)
Apr 30, 2002
Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk by unanimous consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3573-3574)
Apr 30, 2002
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Supports the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month.

Commends the 41 States that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn before they leave the hospital.

Supports the efforts of speech and hearing professionals in their efforts to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Encourages the U.S. people to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss.

What's happening now May 2, 2002

Held at the desk.