S.Res.121 / 109th Congress

A resolution supporting May 2005 as "National Better Hearing and Speech Month" and commending those states that have implemented routine hearing screening for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)

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Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 29, 2005

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of May 2005 as National Better Hearing and Speech Month.

Commends those States that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn before they leave the hospital. Encourages all people in the United States to have their hearing checked regularly.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R–MN

Committees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Apr 29, 2005
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 29, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 29, 2005
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 29, 2005
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4604-4605)
Apr 25, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4193-4194)
Apr 25, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4194)
Apr 25, 2005
Introduced in Senate

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Agreed to Senate · Apr 29, 2005 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Apr 25, 2005 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

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Discuss S.Res.121, 109th Congress: A resolution supporting May 2005 as "National Better Hearing and Speech Month" and commending those states that have implemented routine hearing screening for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/121

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres121/BILLS-109sres121ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.121, 109th Congress: A resolution supporting May 2005 as "National Better Hearing and Speech Month" and commending those states that have implemented routine hearing screening for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/121

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres121/BILLS-109sres121ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.121, 109th Congress: A resolution supporting May 2005 as "National Better Hearing and Speech Month" and commending those states that have implemented routine hearing screening for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/121

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres121/BILLS-109sres121ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.121, 109th Congress: A resolution supporting May 2005 as "National Better Hearing and Speech Month" and commending those states that have implemented routine hearing screening for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/121

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres121/BILLS-109sres121ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.121 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.