Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes.

Summary

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for soldiers, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn.

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Timeline

1. 15 May 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 May 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 May 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 May 2008

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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