[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 433 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 433

    Expressing support for the designation of October as ``National 
                      Audiology Awareness Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 25, 2008

   Mr. Ross submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for the designation of October as ``National 
                      Audiology Awareness Month''.

Whereas hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United 
        States and approximately 17 percent (36,000,000) adults in the United 
        States report that they have some degree of hearing loss;
Whereas although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging 
        process, more than half of all hearing impaired persons are under the 
        age of 65;
Whereas hearing difficulties are often unrecognized by the people involved, and 
        as a result most people wait 7 to 10 years after first suspecting 
        hearing loss before seeking help;
Whereas the first step in treatment of a hearing problem is a diagnostic hearing 
        evaluation by an audiologist;
Whereas audiologists, whose academic and clinical training provides the 
        foundation for patient management from birth through adulthood, are 
        dedicated healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage 
        individuals with hearing loss or balance problems;
Whereas the American Academy of Audiology is recognized for promoting quality 
        hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology 
        through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness, and support 
        of research;
Whereas October would be the appropriate month to designate as ``National 
        Audiology Awareness Month''; and
Whereas there is a need for greater awareness of the hearing and balance care 
        provided by audiologists on the part of the public, including diagnosis 
        and treatment options, research needs, and public policy implications: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Audiology 
        Awareness Month''; and
            (2) applauds the actions of audiologists, including 
        clinicians, researchers, and others who strive to raise public 
        awareness of hearing and balance care by advancing the 
        profession of audiology.
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