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H.R.5028: Fairness in Autism Treatment Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2008
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fairness in Autism Treatment Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code to require a group health plan that provides both medical and surgical benefits to also provide coverage for pervasive developmental disorders, including coverage for therapeutic, respite, and rehabilitative care for participants or beneficiaries who have not attained 22 years of age. Applies the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 Education and Labor
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Jan. 16, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) |