Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act

Summary

Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of NIH with respect to autism. Requires the Director, among other things, to make awards of grants and contracts to public or nonprofit entities for centers of excellence regarding research on autism. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a program to provide information and education on autism to health professionals and the general public. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish an Autism Coordinating Committee to coordinate HHS efforts concerning autism.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 March 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 March 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 March 1999

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