Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997
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Early Hearing Loss Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention Act of 1997 - Mandates grants or cooperative agreements to: (1) develop statewide hearing loss early detection, diagnosis, and intervention networks; and (2) provide technical assistance to State agencies to complement an intramural program and to conduct applied research related to infant hearing detection, diagnosis, and treatment or intervention. Requires the National Institutes of Health to carry out research on the efficacy of new screening techniques and technology. Mandates coordination and collaboration. Authorizes appropriations.
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Who introduced this
James Walsh
RU.S. Representative · NY-25
Bipartisan — 109 cosponsors (63 D, 46 R)
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