House Bill 1539
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 15, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1539
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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 education and training of family members.
March 15, 2017
03/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/15/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/15/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:38 PM