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H.R.5561

H.R.5561: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced Oct. 12, 2021
Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2021

Bill Sponsor

Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 9, 2021
Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
Reported in House - Dec. 8, 2021
Introduced in House - Oct. 12, 2021

Bill Summary

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...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
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).
Dec. 8, 2021	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 8, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules.
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	Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec. 8, 2021	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
Dec. 8, 2021	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-208.
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	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7515-7516)
Nov. 17, 2021	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov. 17, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct. 12, 2021	Introduced in the House by Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

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