Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

15 March 2005

Last action

18 April 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

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Summary

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Autism Awareness Month (April); and (2) increasing Federal funding for autism research. Commends the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the implementation of the Children's Health Act of 2000. Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism. Expresses support for the Federal Government funding 40 percent of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities. Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers and the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals.

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15 March 2005
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
15 March 2005
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
15 March 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 March 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 March 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
18 April 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Source: Committee

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related to ← A resolution recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, and improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/158
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