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- H.R.419
H.R.419: Hearing Loss Testing Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (27 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Hearing Loss Testing Act of 1993 - Requires: (1) every newborn to be tested for hearing loss at birth; (2) uniform testing standards; and (3) each health insurance policy providing newborn coverage to cover such testing. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to add newborn hearing loss testing to the definition of screening services. Provides for a grant or other program to assure that all newborns are tested. Authorizes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
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| Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by James T. Walsh (R-N.Y.) |