CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY

On 2026-07-14, Representative Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI-3) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY" in the House.

CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E685] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY ______ HON. HILLARY J. SCHOLTEN of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the International Hearing Society's 75th anniversary and to recognize its decades-long commitment to making our world more accessible. The organization's positive impact extends far beyond its home here in Michigan, connecting hearing professionals across the country and internationally to mentor hearing aid specialists and patients. That is why I am proud to have introduced H. Res. 1214, which would recognize its years of significant efforts to promote better hearing care and visibility. The predecessor organization to the International Hearing Society was founded in Chicago in 1951, later moving its headquarters to Michigan, where it established longstanding community ties to the Detroit area. There, it promoted the interests of hearing aid dispensers, now known as hearing aid specialists, and their patients. The International Hearing Society is responsible for connecting thousands of professionals, organizations, and partners in hearing care, and has consistently improved the quality of hearing healthcare by promoting dialogue across the field. The International Hearing Society also made strides in hearing aid specialist education and training over the past 75 years. Alongside this work, it has consistently and meaningfully advocated for increased hearing health care access for veterans at the state and federal levels. In addition, the organization has produced numerous annual reports and editions of The Hearing Professional (THP) magazine, advancing the public understanding of hearing health care. Mr. Speaker, I once again ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the International Hearing Society on its 75th anniversary. Michiganders, Americans, and thousands of impacted specialists and patients from across the world are so grateful for the contributions its staff and volunteers have made to patient care, visibility, and accessibility. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HRES1214