HRES1214Referred to Committee

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-04-23

Introduced

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Sponsor

Hillary J. Scholten

Democrat · MI · Representative

Votes with party: 93.8% (579 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-23

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Committee Activity

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House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-04-23

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Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-04-23

Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors the International Hearing Society on its 75th anniversary, recognizing the organization's work in advancing hearing healthcare and supporting professionals in the audiology and hearing aid fields. The measure celebrates the society's contributions to helping people with hearing loss access better care and technology over the past seven decades.

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Government Operations and Politics

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1214 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1214 Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2026 Ms. Scholten (for herself, Mr. Barrett, Ms. McDonald Rivet, Ms. Stevens, and Mrs. Dingell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society. Whereas, in 1951, the predecessor organization to the International Hearing Society was established in Chicago, Illinois, later moving its headquarters to Michigan, where it established longstanding community ties to the greater Detroit area, to promote the interests of hearing aid dispensers, now known as hearing aid specialists, and the patients they serve; Whereas the International Hearing Society is integral in connecting hearing professionals with one another across all 50 States and internationally to mentor new hearing aid specialists, share best practices, promote ethical standards, disseminate information, and provide education to advance high-quality patient care and outcomes; Whereas the International Hearing Society connected thousands of professionals, organizations, and partners through its history, and promotes and facilitates dialogue among hearing health care professionals to the benefit of better care; Whereas the International Hearing Society provides robust educational opportunities for hearing aid specialists and trainees to be successful in their practice and addressing hearing loss; Whereas the International Hearing Society continues to focus on championing policies that safeguard the hearing care profession and guarantee individuals have access to high-quality services through their provider of choice through activities at the State, Federal, and international levels; Whereas the International Hearing Society has tirelessly advocated for decades for increased access for hearing health care for the Nation's veteran population; and Whereas, in 2026, the International Hearing Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society and its predecessor organizations; (2) commemorates the legacy of the International Hearing Society and the lasting contributions of the International Hearing Society to the advancement of hearing health care and uniting generations through improved communication; and (3) congratulates the members of the International Hearing Society on 75 years of caring for patients in need of assistance with their hearing health care needs. <all>

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