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- H.R.1246
H.R.1246: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 31, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the newborns and infants hearing loss program to include diagnostic services among the services provided. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to assist in the recruitment, retention, education, and training of qualified personnel and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
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.
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Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-44.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
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Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1246.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Lois Capps (D-Calif.) |