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 extend the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1984 for protection and advocacy of individual rights, university affiliated grants, and State allotments. Revises the system for evaluating services provided to persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make allotments to States to design, test, and operate a comprehensive evaluation system which meets certain standards. Permits the Secretary to reserve up to ten percent of total allotments appropriated each fiscal year for such purpose. Revises the Secretary's authority to make special project grants to require that demonstration projects be conducted in more than one State, involve the participation of two or more Federal agencies, or otherwise be of national significance. Extends the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1984 for special project grants at a reduced level. Authorizes the Secretary to provide funding under this Act by contract in lieu of by grant.

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Timeline

1. 4 June 1981

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.2943.

   Source: Committee

2. 4 June 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 June 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 June 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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