Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 May 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 352, expresses Congress's support for the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month. It urges increased coordination of care for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, including soldiers, veterans, athletes, and accident victims. The resolution also supports the work of speech and hearing professionals in improving children's development.
Furthermore, the bill encourages all Americans to get their hearing checked regularly and to reduce exposure to loud noises that can cause hearing loss. It commends the 46 states that have already established routine hearing screenings for newborns. The resolution highlights the widespread impact of hearing and speech impairments across various age groups and contexts, including military service and childhood development.
H.Con.Res. 352 was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate but does not require the President's signature to become law and has no direct legal effect.
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Official 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.
Timeline
16 May 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 352 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 352, expresses Congress's support for the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month. It urges increased coordination of care for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, including soldiers, veterans, athletes, and accident victims. The resolution also supports the work of speech and hearing professionals in improving children's development. Furthermore, the bill encourages all Americans to get their hearing checked regularly and to reduce exposure to loud noises that can cause hearing loss. It commends the 46 states that have already established routine hearing screenings for newborns. The resolution highlights the widespread impact of hearing and speech impairments across various age groups and contexts, including military service and childhood development. H.Con.Res. 352 was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate but does not require the President's signature to become law and has no direct legal effect.
- Has H.Con.Res. 352 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 352. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 352?
- H.Con.Res. 352 was sponsored by Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] (D-NY), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 352?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (16 May 2008).
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