A resolution supporting May 2004 as National Better Hearing and Speech Month and commending those States that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn before the newborn leaves the hospital.

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SRES 366

Introduced

May 20, 2004

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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Child health Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Families Government Operations and Politics Health Hearing disorders Hospital care Infants Medical screening Medical tests Special months Speech disorders State laws

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Summary

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

Supports the goals and ideals of May 2004 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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May 20, 2004

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6044-6045; text as passed Senate: CR S6044-6045; text of measure as introduced: CR S6010)
May 20, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6044-6045; text as passed Senate: CR S6044-6045; text of measure as introduced: CR S6010)
May 20, 2004

Introduced in Senate

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