Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 4, 1999)
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.
What just happenedMar 30, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 4, 1999
- Mar 30, 1999CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 4, 1999IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 4, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 4, 1999IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House