HR-5561 : Still Just a Bill

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various activities carried out by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that support screening and early intervention services for newborns, infants, and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-09IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-12-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-12-08VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 17 (Roll no. 417). (text: CR H7516)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5561.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7515-7516)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-12-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.House floor actions
2021-12-08CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-208.House floor actions
2021-11-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-11-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-11-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2021-11-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-10-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-10-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-10-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Hearing, speech, and vision care
  • Medical research
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Minority health
  • Research administration and funding

Related Bills

See Related Bills