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117-s-4052117th CongressWALLET
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022
Sponsored By: Senator Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Became Law
Summary
Reauthorizes and fixes funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program to support timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment for deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children, and it requires a federal evaluation of state programs.
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- Families: Keeps federal support that helps ensure timely newborn hearing screenings, diagnostic follow-up, and early interventions for infants and young children.
- States and providers: Locks in annual grant levels for 2023–2027 at $17.8 million for one funding line and $10.8 million for a second line, giving states predictable funding. The law also inserts a new paragraph into section 399M’s definition text, though the Act does not specify that paragraph’s content.
- Federal oversight: Directs the Comptroller General to complete a public study within 2 years on how State EHDI programs use data, how parents use EHDI websites, and on efforts to address disparities and reach medically underserved populations.
*It provides fixed federal funding of about $17.8 million plus $10.8 million, roughly $28.6 million total per year for 2023–2027.*
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Funding continues for infant hearing care
The law keeps the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program running. It sets two state grant lines at $17.818 million and $10.760 million each year for fiscal years 2023–2027. States use these funds for newborn and young child hearing screening, diagnosis, and early treatment. Families with deaf or hard-of-hearing children can access these services through their state programs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Portman, Rob [R-OH]
OH • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
NH • D
Sponsored 4/7/2022
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 4/7/2022
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 4/7/2022
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
OH • D
Sponsored 6/13/2022
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 12/6/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 408 • No: 17