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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021

Introduced: October 12, 2021 Introduced by: Guthrie, Brett Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 8, 2021
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)
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537)
Dec 8, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-208.
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5561.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7515-7516)
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 4, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 8, 2021 House · vote #417 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 410–17 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now December 9, 2021

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4052 Related bill Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022
 Bill text 4 versions

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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Oct 12, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5561: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5561/
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