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H.Con.Res.358 / 107th Congress

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

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Apr 30, 2002

Supports the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month.Commends the 41 States that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn before they leave the hospital.Supports the efforts of speech and hearing professionals in their efforts to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Encourages the U.S. people to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2] · R–KS

Committees

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
26 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1714)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1714)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 358.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1713-1716)

  7. Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  8. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Introduced in House

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