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H.RES.158: 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 o
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 18, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (41 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 12 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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| March 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by John F. Tierney (D-Mass.) |