Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5561
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: 

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.

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5561.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7515-7516)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-208.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-208.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-04
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2021-11-04
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Introduced in House