A bill to amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to extend the programs under that Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to authorize specified appropriations through fiscal year 1984 to: (1) States for programs and services for persons with developmental disabilities, and for the development of systems to protect and advocate the rights of such persons; and (2) university affiliated facilities assisting such persons. Revises evaluation system provisions to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make allotments to the States for management information and evaluation systems regarding such programs. Requires a State to include in its overall plan a plan for such management and evaluation system. Provides that allotments for such purposes shall be proportional to the overall State allotment. Revises special grant provisions to permit the Secretary to make grants for: (1) demonstration projects that are of national significance or are conducted in more than one State or involve two or more Federal agencies; (2) demonstration projects to improve protection and advocacy services; and (3) certain evaluation projects. Requires a State to have an approved plan before an application may be approved. Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1982-1984. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts (under the same conditions as grants) under such Act.

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Timeline

1. 31 March 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 March 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 March 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 April 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 April 1981

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 3 June 1981

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 June 1981

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 4 June 1981

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.R.3811.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 March 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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