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S. 652Became Law

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 18, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 6, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) 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.

What just happenedOct 18, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-71.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
14 cosponsors8 D4 R2 I
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  1. Oct 18, 2017President

    Became Public Law No: 115-71.

  2. Oct 18, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-71.

  3. Oct 18, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 18, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 6, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 6, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 3, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 3, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7694-7696)

  9. Oct 3, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7694-7696)

  10. Oct 3, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 652.

  11. Oct 3, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7694-7698)

  12. Oct 3, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Sep 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Sep 7, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Sep 7, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Sep 6, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5017-5018; text: CR S5017-5018)

  17. Sep 6, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5017-5018; text: CR S5017-5018)

  18. May 1, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44.

  19. May 1, 2017Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  20. May 1, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  21. Apr 26, 2017Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  22. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  23. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 18, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 6, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) 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.

Passed House without amendmentOct 3, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 6, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) 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.

Passed Senate amendedSep 6, 201735

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) 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.

Introduced in SenateMar 15, 2017

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.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017 — Informed