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H.R. 2923

Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997

Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997 - Mandates grants or cooperative agreements to: (1) develop statewide hearing loss early detection, diagnosis, and intervention networks; and (2) provide technical assistance to State agencies to complement an intramural program and to conduct applied research related to infant hearing detection, diagnosis, and treatment or intervention. Requires the National Institutes of Health to carry out research on the efficacy of new screening techniques and technology. Mandates coordination and collaboration. Authorizes appropriations.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25](R-NY)Sponsor
109 cosponsors63 D46 R
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997 — Informed