H.Res. 740 – Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day.

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This resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ support for the World Health Organization’s designation of March 3, 2018 as World Hearing Day. It highlights the role of hearing in health and well‑being, the problems caused by hearing loss, and the importance of prevention, early detection, and access to care for people with hearing impairments.

Key Provisions

The House supports designating March 3, 2018 as World Hearing Day.
It acknowledges the importance of preventing hearing loss through protective behaviors.
It emphasizes the need for early detection and access to treatment and rehabilitation for hearing loss.

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E218)

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Introduced in House

February 15, 2018

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

February 15, 2018

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health Subcommittee

February 16, 2018

HouseIntro Referral

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E218)

February 26, 2018

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Rep. David B. McKinleyR-WV-1 · Feb 26, 2018

Mr. Speaker, as Co-Chair of the Congressional Hearing Healthcare Caucus, I rise today to recognize World Hearing Day, which is held on March 3rd of each year to provide awareness focused on the…

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 15, 2018

IV

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 740

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 15, 2018

Mr. McKinley (for himself and Mr. Thompson of California) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day.

Whereas the sense of hearing plays a critical role in communication and personal relationships, overall health outcomes, psychological well-being, and safety;

Whereas hearing loss has been tied to impaired communication, learning and academic delays, economic loss, falls, depression, isolation, and cognitive decline, and can be a symptom of an underlying treatable medical condition, including infections, tumors, otosclerosis, ototoxicity, and Ménière’s disease;

Whereas noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable and significant, often unrecognized, health problem among United States adults, and is a growing concern with adolescents;

Whereas a hearing healthcare team may include otolaryngologists, audiologists, and hearing aid specialists;

Whereas a comprehensive hearing evaluation includes the thorough assessment, rehabilitation through use of hearing aids and other devices, and counseling by educated and trained professionals;

Whereas World Hearing Day, founded by the World Health Organization, is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world; and

Whereas the theme of World Hearing Day 2018 is Hearing the Future and focuses on hearing loss prevention awareness and promoting access for individuals with hearing loss to necessary rehabilitation services and the communication tools they require: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports the designation of World Hearing Day;

(2)

recognizes the importance of the prevention of hearing loss through self-protective behaviors; and

(3)

recognizes the importance of patient access to early detection and intervention by healthcare professionals in the process of identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss.