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A resolution supporting May 2005 as "National Better Hearing and Speech Month" and commending those states that have implemented routine hearing screening for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

Introduced: April 25, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Apr 29, 2005
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 29, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 29, 2005
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 29, 2005
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 25, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4193-4194)
Apr 25, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4194)
Apr 25, 2005
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of May 2005 as National Better Hearing and Speech Month.

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

Encourages all people in the United States to have their hearing checked regularly.

What's happening now April 29, 2005

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)

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