H.R. 5250 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2006
H.R. 5250 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 27, 2006, sponsored by Jim Walsh with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2006 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the newborns and infants hearing loss program to: (1) provide services for young children (currently, limited to infants and newborns); and (2) include diagnostic services among services provided.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Walsh (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 15, 2006)
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Committees
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