Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 147 Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 25, 2019 Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself and Mr. MCKINLEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day. Whereas the sense of hearing plays a critical role in commu- nication and personal and professional relationships, overall health outcomes, psychological well-being, edu- cation, and safety; Whereas hearing loss has been tied to impaired communica- tion, learning and academic delays, economic loss, falls, depression, isolation, and cognitive decline; Whereas hearing loss can be a symptom of an underlying treatable medical condition, including infections, tumors, otosclerosis, ototoxicity, and Me´nie`re’s disease; VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:22 Feb 26, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR147.IH HR147 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 147 IH Whereas noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable and sig- nificant, often unrecognized, health problem among United States adults and adolescents; Whereas a hearing health care team may include otolaryngol- ogists, audiologists, and hearing-aid specialists; Whereas a comprehensive hearing evaluation includes a com- prehensive assessment, rehabilitation through use of hearing aids and other devices, and counseling by edu- cated and trained professionals; Whereas World Hearing Day, founded by the World Health Organization, is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world; and Whereas the theme of World Hearing Day 2019 is ‘‘Check Your Hearing’’ and focuses on hearing loss prevention awareness and promoting access for individuals with hearing loss to necessary rehabilitation services and com- munication tools: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of World Hearing 2 Day; 3 (2) recognizes the importance of the prevention 4 of hearing loss through self-protective behaviors; and 5 (3) recognizes the importance of patient access 6 to early detection and intervention by health care 7 professionals in the process of identification, treat- 8 ment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss. 9 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:22 Feb 26, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR147.IH HR147 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with BILLS