HR 396 · 104th Congress · Health

Hearing Loss Testing Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(1995-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hearing Loss Testing Act of 1995 - Requires: (1) every newborn to be tested for hearing loss at birth; (2) uniform testing standards; and (3) each health insurance policy providing newborn coverage to cover such testing. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to add newborn hearing loss testing to the definition of screening services. Provides for a grant or other program to assure that all newborns are tested. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (9)

5 Democrats4 Republicans