Expressing support for designation of April 2009 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

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Introduced

21 April 2009

Last action

21 May 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Sponsors

Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]

Subjects

Healthcare

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Summary

Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting new resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals with autism, and promoting understanding of their special needs. Commends parents and relatives for providing for the special needs of children with autism. Stresses the need to begin early intervention services. Recognizes: (1) the shortage of appropriately trained teachers to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students; and (2) the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons.

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Timeline

21 April 2009
Introduced
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Source: IntroReferral
21 April 2009
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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
21 April 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 April 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 April 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
21 May 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/349
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