S 4052
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022
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Bill overview
This bill reauthorizes funding for a program that supports early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss in newborns, infants, and young children. It increases the funding allocated to the program through 2027. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of state early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) programs, focusing on disparities in access and promising practices to improve outreach and services for underserved populations.
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Primary sponsor
Rob Portman
Cosponsors
Sherrod Brown
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