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- H.R.1539
H.R.1539: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 15, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (19 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 15, 2017
Bill Summary
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns and infants, including to expand the programs to include young children. The programs are reauthorized through FY2022. Health Resources and Services Administration support for the education and training of personnel and health care providers for such programs is expanded to include...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 15, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 15, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) |