SRES 500119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution commemorating the centennial year of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Introduced: Nov 18, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-Maryland)

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A Senate resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) and recognizing its contributions to communication science and practice.

Key Points

1ASHA has 241,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates across audiology, speech‑language pathology, and related sciences.
2The resolution underscores ASHA’s mission to advance science, education, standards, and advocacy for accessible care.
3ASHA’s role in establishing licensing standards in all 50 states and supporting key legislation such as the ADA, PACT, and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act.
4The resolution notes the prevalence of communication disorders and the stigma faced by affected individuals.
5It acknowledges May as National Speech‑Language‑Hearing Month as an opportunity for awareness.

Impact Areas

Audiologists, speech‑language pathologists, and related professionalsIndividuals with communication disorders and their familiesEducational and healthcare institutionsPolicy makers and advocacy organizations

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