Hillary Scholten (D-MI)
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill recognizes the organization's specific advocacy for the hearing health care needs of veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The resolution notes the organization's decades-long advocacy for increased access to hearing health care for veterans.
- Scored +4
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The society advocates for improved access to hearing health care for the veteran population.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancement of patient care: The organization provides education and shares best practices among professionals to advance high-quality patient care and outcomes (Whereas clause 2).
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Access to high-quality services: The society champions policies that guarantee individuals have access to high-quality services through their provider of choice (Whereas clause 5).
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Support for veterans: The organization has advocated for decades for increased access to hearing health care for the Nation's veteran population (Whereas clause 6).
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Professional development: The society provides educational opportunities for hearing aid specialists and trainees to be successful in their practice (Whereas clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text contains no information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill recognizes the organization's specific advocacy for the hearing health care needs of veterans. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill supports an organization dedicated to improving hearing care and communication outcomes.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution notes the organization's decades-long advocacy for increased access to hearing health care for veterans. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill highlights the society's work in promoting access to high-quality services through provider choice.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The society advocates for improved access to hearing health care for the veteran population.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/23/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
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