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H.Con.Res. 91 (107th)

Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them.

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Introduced

29 March 2001

Last action

2 May 2001 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Healthcare · Education

Summary

States that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideas of Autism Awareness Day and Month; (2) recognizes and commends the parents and relatives of autistic children; (3) supports the goal of increasing Federal funding for aggressive research to learn the root causes of autism; (4) urges the Department of Health and Human Services to continue to press for the swift and full implementation of the Children's Health Act of 2000; (5) stresses the need to begin early intervention services for children with autism; (6) supports the goal of federally funding 40 percent of the costs of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to States and local school districts; (7) urges Federal, State, and local governments to allocate sufficient resources to teacher training initiatives in order to alleviate the shortage of teachers who are skilled in teaching autistic children; and (8) recognizes the importance of worker training programs that are tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons, including those with autism.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 April 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 April 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 May 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1672-1680)

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 May 2001

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 May 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 91.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 May 2001

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 May 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H1673)

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 May 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 90).(text: CR H1673)

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 May 2001

    Floor

    Mr. Greenwood moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 May 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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