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H.R. 997 (106th)

Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act

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Introduced

4 March 1999

Last action

30 March 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare · Education

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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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Timeline

  1. 4 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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