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H.R. 1058Became Law

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 30, 2019)

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019 or the Autism CARES Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises several programs and activities relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, the bill reauthorizes provisions relating to (1) expanded ASD research at the National Institutes of Health; (2) the collection of state-level ASD data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (3) ASD education, early detection, and intervention activities supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (4) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.

The bill also generally revises the scope of such programs and activities to (1) encompass ASD individuals of all ages, rather than only youth; (2) focus funding on programs in areas with a shortage of personal health services; and (3) reduce health-outcome disparities across diverse populations.

What just happenedSep 30, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-60.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
173 cosponsors127 D46 R
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  1. Sep 30, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-60.

  2. Sep 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-60.

  3. Sep 30, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 25, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 25, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 19, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 19, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5609)

  9. Sep 19, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5609)

  10. Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 24, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 24, 2019FloorH38310

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

  13. Jul 24, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7303-7304)

  14. Jul 24, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7303-7304)

  15. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1058.

  16. Jul 24, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7303-7308)

  17. Jul 24, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Jul 23, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137.

  19. Jul 23, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-177.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Jul 23, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-177.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Jul 11, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  24. Jul 11, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  25. Jun 25, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  26. Feb 8, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  27. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 30, 201949

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019 or the Autism CARES Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises several programs and activities relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, the bill reauthorizes provisions relating to (1) expanded ASD research at the National Institutes of Health; (2) the collection of state-level ASD data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (3) ASD education, early detection, and intervention activities supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (4) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.

The bill also generally revises the scope of such programs and activities to (1) encompass ASD individuals of all ages, rather than only youth; (2) focus funding on programs in areas with a shortage of personal health services; and (3) reduce health-outcome disparities across diverse populations.

Passed SenateSep 19, 201955

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019 or the Autism CARES Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises several programs and activities relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, the bill reauthorizes provisions relating to (1) expanded ASD research at the National Institutes of Health; (2) the collection of state-level ASD data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (3) ASD education, early detection, and intervention activities supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (4) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.

The bill also generally revises the scope of such programs and activities to (1) encompass ASD individuals of all ages, rather than only youth; (2) focus funding on programs in areas with a shortage of personal health services; and (3) reduce health-outcome disparities across diverse populations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2019

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019 or the Autism CARES Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises several programs and activities relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among other things, the bill reauthorizes provisions relating to (1) expanded ASD research at the National Institutes of Health; (2) ASD education, early detection, and intervention activities supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.

The bill also generally revises the scope of such programs and activities to encompass ASD individuals of all ages, rather than only youth.

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019 — Informed