House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed S. 4052, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. The bill is the Senate companion to H.R. 5561, sponsored by Representatives Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA).
“I am proud to advance this legislation that will help doctors and nurses detect and treat early hearing loss so parents and caregivers can take the steps necessary to support their child’s needs. I thank Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Guthrie for his strong leadership on this bipartisan effort,” said Leader Rodgers.
Background:
According to recent CDC data, almost 15 percent of children aged 6-19 experience either low or high frequency hearing loss in one or both ears. S. 4052 reauthorizes federal support for Early Detection and Intervention Program, which helps early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children through 2027.
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