CELEBRATING WORLD HEARING DAY

CELEBRATING WORLD HEARING DAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING WORLD HEARING DAY ______ HON. TOM BARRETT of michigan in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate World Hearing Day. Individuals and organizations under the umbrella of the World Hearing Forum and the World Health Organization join together each year to raise awareness about hearing loss, deafness, and how to promote ear and hearing care. I helped refound the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus because I recognize how important awareness is to all communities, including the elderly, veterans, and even children. This year, the organizations of the World Hearing Forum are promoting hearing care for children. Hearing loss remains chronically undetected in children, with 90 million young people worldwide untreated for hearing loss. This impacts almost every facet of their lives, and critically, their ability to learn in school. These lifelong impacts can often be avoided or minimized with early detection and treatment. Systematic routine screenings at school can be a key part of these efforts. That is why the work of physicians, audiologists, and hearing aid specialists matters so deeply. I am proud to support the critical work they do preventing and treating hearing loss while providing high- quality care for their patients. ____________________