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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1214· House(119-HRES-1214)

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.

Rep. Scholten
Age: 44 years
Michigan
Introduced
4/23/2026
Last activity
4/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Hillary Scholten
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 1
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society. The organization was established in 1951 to promote the interests of hearing aid specialists and their patients. It works to connect hearing professionals globally to share best practices and provide education. The society also focuses on championing policies to safeguard the hearing care profession and ensure access to high-quality services. Additionally, the organization has advocated for increased access to hearing health care for the Nation's veteran population.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5

    The bill recognizes the organization's specific advocacy for the hearing health care needs of veterans.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+5

    The resolution notes the organization's decades-long advocacy for increased access to hearing health care for veterans.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+4

    The society advocates for improved access to hearing health care for the veteran population.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.