H.R. 5561 · 117th Congress
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Brett Guthrie
- Introduced
- 2021-10-12
- Latest action
- 2021-12-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various activities carried out by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that support screening and early intervention services for newborns, infants, and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Government Accountability Office must also conduct a study of state early hearing detection and intervention programs, including with respect to disparities in accessing the programs.