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- H.CON.RES.91
H.CON.RES.91: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 29, 2001
- Latest Major Action May 2, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (16 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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Mr. Greenwood moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 91.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 29, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |