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H.R. 2670/S.2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions related to study of TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program and study on service by neurodivergent individuals in the Department of Defense H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 4259, Think Differently about Education Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 4365/S.2587, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 6296/S.3113, HCBS Relief Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 6468, Ban Water Beads Act, all provisions H.R. 7055, Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act, all provisions H.R. 7165/S.3702, Credit for Caring Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 7213, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions S.2321, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for the Kevin and Avontes Law program S.2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education Implementation of P.L. 117-263, provision related to reauthorization of the Missing Americans Alert Program Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding for mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health, autism and aging research at the National Institute on Aging, and funding for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, section 3306 A Senate bill not yet introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes

Duration: April 11, 2008 to present

General Issues: Health Issues, Budget/Appropriations, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Spending: about $7,263,298 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Treasury - Dept of, Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Indian Health Service, Social Security Administration (SSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Council on Disability, Defense - Dept of (DOD), White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States,, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Natl Institute of Justice, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH),, White House Office,

Bills mentioned

H.R.1628: American Health Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.816: ABLE Financial Planning Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.1897: ABLE Financial Planning Act

Sponsor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)

S.817: ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.1874: ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.)

S.818: ABLE to Work Act of 2017

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

H.R.1896: ABLE to Work Act of 2017

Sponsor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)

H.R.2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

S.1028: RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.3759: RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Sponsor: Gregg Harper (R-Miss.)

S.1827: KIDS Act of 2017

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.3921: HEALTHY KIDS Act

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

S.235: CHOICE Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

S.191: Patient Freedom Act of 2017

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

H.R.6: 21st Century Cures Act

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

H.R.34: 21st Century Cures Act

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

S.2702: ABLE to Work Act of 2016

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

H.R.4795: ABLE to Work Act of 2016

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.2703: ABLE Financial Planning Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.4794: ABLE Financial Planning Act

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.2704: ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.4813: ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.2614: Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4919: Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.2718: Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

H.R.5587: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

S.1719: RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.3099: RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Sponsor: Gregg Harper (R-Miss.)

H.R.5902: Disability Community Act of 2016

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

S.298: ACE Kids Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.546: ACE Kids Act of 2015

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

H.R.1477: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)

S.2721: Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.3377: Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2015

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

S.2759: Credit for Caring Act of 2016

Sponsor: Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)

H.R.4708: Credit for Caring Act of 2016

Sponsor: Tom Reed (R-N.Y.)

S.163: Avonte's Law Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.1177: Every Student Succeeds Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.8: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

S.2427: Disability Integration Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.1604: Transition to Independence Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1151: USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)

H.R.1447: Perkins Modernization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.)

H.R.4028: IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

S.313: ABLE Act of 2013

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.647: ABLE Act of 2014

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

H.R.2019: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act

Sponsor: Gregg Harper (R-Miss.)

S.2386: Avonte's Law Act of 2014

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4630: Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014

Sponsor: John B. Larson (D-Conn.)

S.2333: Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.4631: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support...

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.2449: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support...

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.1259: AGE-IN Act

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.1960: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.1034: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.1724: Kids First Research Act of 2013

Sponsor: Gregg Harper (R-Miss.)

H.R.4310: Ready to Work Act

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

H.R.2006: National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.1128: National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.2007: Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.1132: Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.2288: Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act

Sponsor: John B. Larson (D-Conn.)

S.850: Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1208: IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.613: IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

H.R.3423: ABLE Act of 2011

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.1872: ABLE Act of 2011

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.5195: Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators...

Sponsor: James P. Moran (D-Va.)

H.R.4341: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to...

Sponsor: Steve Stivers (R-Ohio)

H.R.1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

H.R.2055: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

H.R.2005: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.1094: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.)

H.R.1205: ABLE Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.493: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.2413: Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)

S.819: Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1707: Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009

Sponsor: Kay Granger (R-Texas)

H.R.1600: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of...

Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-Pa.)

H.R.1670: Community Choice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

S.683: Community Choice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.1373: Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.4247: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.2860: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Sponsor: John M. Spratt Jr. (D-S.C.)

H.R.5756: TRAIN Act of 2010

Sponsor: Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)

S.4044: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2010

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.706: Helping Housing, Awareness, and Navigation Demonstration Services for...

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.1169: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the...

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.914: Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health...

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.3326: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: John P. Murtha (D-Pa.)

H.R.2918: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)

H.R.2996: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Norman D. Dicks (D-Wash.)

H.R.3293: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: John W. Olver (D-Mass.)

S.1679: Affordable Health Choices Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension...

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.2412: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

H.R.2: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.2370: Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.2741: Disability Savings Act of 2008

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.2743: Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2008

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.2950: Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2008

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.6930: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize extended benefits...

Sponsor: James P. Moran (D-Va.)

H.R.5658: Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2070: Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.4221: Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

H.R.3199: Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017

Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.)

S.428: ACE Kids Act of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.3325: ACE Kids Act

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

S.2237: Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

H.R.4508: PROSPER Act

Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.)

H.R.5306: EMPOWER Care Act

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

H.R.6042: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the reduction in...

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

H.R.7124: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: Donald Beyer (D-Va.)

S.3626: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.7217: IMPROVE Act

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

H.R.6611: HEADs UP Act

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

H.R.582: Raise the Wage Act

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.873: Transformation to Competitive Employment Act

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.260: Transformation to Competitive Employment Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.989: PARTNERS Act

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

H.R.1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support...

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.427: Autism CARES Act of 2019

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.1226: ACE Kids Act of 2019

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-Fla.)

S.317: Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2019

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1342: EMPOWER Care Act

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.548: EMPOWER Care Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.1434: Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.)

S.634: Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Ted Cruz (R-Texas)

H.R.1662: Cultivating Learning Assistance for Student Success Act

Sponsor: Kenny Marchant (R-Texas)

H.R.21: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.264: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Mike Quigley (D-Ill.)

H.R.265: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and...

Sponsor: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D-Ga.)

H.R.266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

H.R.267: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

H.R.648: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2740: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.3055: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health...

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3070: CAPABILITY Act of 2019

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

S.1835: 21st Century Assistive Technology Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.1836: AFSFA Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.1755: REAADI for Disasters Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.3253: Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.4378: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4095: Family Care Act of 2019

Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-Minn.)

H.R.1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

H.R.1625: NEW GIG Act of 2019

Sponsor: Tom Rice (R-S.C.)

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

S.3277: HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.7120: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020

Sponsor: Karen Bass (D-Calif.)

H.R.6420: All Dependent Children Count Act

Sponsor: Angie Craig (D-Minn.)

S.3652: All Dependents Count Act of 2020

Sponsor: Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

H.R.7308: RISE Act

Sponsor: Diana DeGette (D-Colo.)

S.4100: Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

S.1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.8523: Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

S.1122: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019

Sponsor: Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

H.R.1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.838: Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

S.240: Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.1219: ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.)

S.331: ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.525: COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.151: COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.1235: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Sponsor: Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.)

H.R.3437: LOANS for Biomedical Research Act

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.3824: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.2065: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.R.4003: Work Without Worry Act

Sponsor: John B. Larson (D-Conn.)

S.2108: Work Without Worry Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.4160: Global Autism Act

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

H.R.4131: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.2210: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.2792: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

H.R.4432: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

H.R.4502: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.4505: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

H.R.4672: ABLE Employment Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.3301: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.2373: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.3238: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.5551: Improving the Health of Children Act

Sponsor: Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

H.R.5989: Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act

Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.)

H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act

Sponsor: Diana DeGette (D-Colo.)

S.3427: Neuroscience Center of Excellence Act of 2021

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.1364: Parity Enforcement Act of 2021

Sponsor: Donald W. Norcross (D-N.J.)

H.R.2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.6075: HEADs UP Act of 2021

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

H.R.6532: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.)

S.3544: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

H.R.6783: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022

Sponsor: Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)

S.427: PROMISE Act

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

S.4198: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.7233: KIDS CARE Act

Sponsor: Richard Hudson (R-N.C.)

H.R.7254: Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022

Sponsor: Katie Porter (D-Calif.)

H.R.7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.7667: Food and Drug Amendments of 2022

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

H.R.7900: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

H.R.8236: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

H.R.8256: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

H.R.8282: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

H.R.8295: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.4102: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

S.4170: Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

S.4348: FDASLA Act of 2022

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.8907: Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

S.4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

S.4808: EARN Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.4885: Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.RES.1282: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

H.R.485: Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023

Sponsor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)

H.R.547: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.100: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.1445: Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act...

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

S.400: Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act...

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)

H.R.1493: HCBS Access Act

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.762: HCBS Access Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Sponsor: Mike D. Rogers (R-Ala.)

S.2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

H.R.2706: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Sponsor: Kat Cammack (R-Fla.)

S.1183: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.2941: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Sponsor: Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.)

S.1332: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

H.R.2965: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023

Sponsor: Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)

S.1333: Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.3380: HEADs UP Act of 2023

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

H.R.3963: Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

Sponsor: Dwight Evans (D-Pa.)

S.1377: Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.1219: Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.2196: Work Without Worry Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.1267: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023

Sponsor: Dina Titus (D-Nev.)

S.545: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

H.R.2401: RISE Act

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

S.1071: RISE Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.4049: Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023

Sponsor: Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.)

H.R.4259: Think Differently about Education Act of 2023

Sponsor: Marcus Molinaro (R-N.Y.)

H.R.4365: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

S.2587: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.4519: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

S.2217: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.4550: To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to...

Sponsor: Ann McLane Kuster (D-N.H.)

H.R.5408: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

Sponsor: Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.)

S.2767: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.R.5141: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.)

S.1459: MOBILE Act

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)

S.1765: Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)

S.2321: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

S.2522: ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.2624: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

H.R.5893: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.5894: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human...

Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.)

H.R.6296: HCBS Relief Act of 2023

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.3113: Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

S.3109: ABC Act

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

H.R.6468: Ban Water Beads Act

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.7055: EMPSA Act

Sponsor: David Valadao (R-Calif.)

H.R.7165: Credit for Caring Act of 2024

Sponsor: Mike Carey (R-Ohio)

S.3702: Credit for Caring Act of 2024

Sponsor: Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)

H.R.7213: Autism CARES Act of 2024

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

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Lobbyists

Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.

Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Angela Lello	legislative branch employee
Chrissy Raymond	Congressman Seth Moulton: Senior Policy Advisor, Policy Advisor, Legislative Aide, Legislative Correspondent, Operations Manager, Staff Assistant
Alyssa Brockington	Legislative Aide, Senator Sherrod Brown, April 2017-December 2021; Aide, Senate Ethics Committee, March 2014-April 2017
Elizabeth Emken	n/a
Stuart Spielman	n/a
Hannah Shapiro	n/a
Karen Driscoll	n/a
Bartholomew Devon	n/a
David Sitcovsky	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

1st Quarter, 2024

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18. Original Filing: 301552972.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2670/S.2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions related to study of TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program and study on service by neurodivergent individuals in the Department of Defense H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 4259, Think Differently about Education Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 4365/S.2587, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 6296/S.3113, HCBS Relief Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 6468, Ban Water Beads Act, all provisions H.R. 7055, Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act, all provisions H.R. 7165/S.3702, Credit for Caring Act of 2024, all provisions H.R. 7213, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions S.2321, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for the Kevin and Avontes Law program S.2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education Implementation of P.L. 117-263, provision related to reauthorization of the Missing Americans Alert Program Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding for mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health, autism and aging research at the National Institute on Aging, and funding for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, section 3306 A Senate bill not yet introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18. Original Filing: 301529073.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2670/S.2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions related to study of TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program and study on service by neurodivergent individuals in the Department of Defense H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3963/S.1377, Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act, all provisions H.R. 4259, Think Differently about Education Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 4365/S.2587, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5893, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for Kevin and Avontes Law H.R. 5894, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 6296/S.3113, HCBS Relief Act of 2023, all provisions S.2321, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for the Kevin and Avontes Law program S.2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education S.3109, ABC Act, all provisions Implementation of P.L. 117-263, provision related to reauthorization of the Missing Americans Alert Program Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding for mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health, autism and aging research at the National Institute on Aging, and funding for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network A bill not yet introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes A bill not yet introduced to address food insecurity among autistic individuals and their families

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2023. Original Filing: 301504967.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 547/S.100, Better Care Better Jobs Act, all provisions H.R. 1267/S.545, Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 1445/S.400, Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1493/S.762, HCBS Access Act, all provisions H.R. 2401/S.1071, The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act, all provisions H.R. 2670/S.2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions related to study of TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program and study on service by neurodivergent individuals in the Department of Defense H.R. 2706/S.1183, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 2941/S.1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3963/S.1377, Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act, all provisions H.R. 4049, Access and Dignity for All People who Travel (ADAPT) Act, all provisions H.R. 4259, Think Differently about Education Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 4365/S.2587, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 4519/S.2217, IDEA Full Funding Act, all provisions H.R. 4550, The Preparing and Retaining All Educators Act (PARA Act), all provisions H.R. 5408/S.2767, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 5141, Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act, all provisions S.400, Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions S.1459, MOBILE Act, all provisions S.1219, Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act, all provisions S.1765, Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act, all provisions S.2196, Work Without Worry Act, all provisions S.2321, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for the Kevin and Avontes Law program S.2522, ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act, all provisions S.2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education Implementation of P.L. 117-263, provision related to reauthorization of the Missing Americans Alert Program Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding for mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health, autism and aging research at the National Institute on Aging, and funding for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network A bill not yet introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals A bill not yet introduced to address food insecurity among autistic individuals and their families A bill not yet introduced related to Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations by the House, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; and funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law program Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students Advocacy with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy related to services for autistic people with mental health issues Advocacy with the Food and Drug Administration related to electrical stimulation devices Advocacy with the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health to designate people with disabilities a health disparity population Advocacy with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support caregiver training services in the Calendar Year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2023. Original Filing: 301479642.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 547/S.100, Better Care Better Jobs Act, all provisions H.R. 1445/S.400, Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 H.R. 1493/S.762, HCBS Access Act, all provisions H.R. 2670/S.2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions related to study of TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program H.R. 2706/S.1183, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 2941/S.1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 2965/S.1333, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3380, HEADs UP Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 3963/S.1377, Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act, all provisions S.1219, Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act, all provisions S.2196, A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate work disincentives for childhood disability beneficiaries, all provisions Implementation of P.L. 117-263, provision related to reauthorization of the Missing Americans Alert Program Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding for mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health, autism and aging research at the National Institute on Aging, and funding for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals A bill not yet introduced related to a global autism assistance program A bill not yet introduced to address food insecurity among autistic individuals and their families A bill not yet introduced related to Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations by the House, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law Program; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not yet introduced related to Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations by the Senate, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law Program; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not yet introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes. A bill not yet introduced, IDEA Full Funding Act A bill not yet introduced, Funding Childhood is the Right IDEA Act Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students Advocacy with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy related to services for autistic people with mental health issues Advocacy with the Food and Drug Administration related to electrical stimulation devices

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2023. Original Filing: 301454671.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 485, Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 547/S.100, Better Care Better Jobs Act, all provisions H.R. 1445/S.400, Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions H.R. 1493/S.762, HCBS Access Act, all provisions Implementation of P.L. 117-81, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to study of TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program Implementation of P.L. 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding for mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health and funding for the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network A bill not yet introduced to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism and to enhance programs related to autism A bill not yet introduced related to autism family caregivers A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals A bill not yet introduced related to expanding and improving health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability A bill not yet introduced related to a global autism assistance program A bill not yet introduced to require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals A bill not yet introduced to address food insecurity among autistic individuals and their families A bill not introduced related to Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations by the House, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law Program; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not introduced related to Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations by the Senate, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law Program; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program Advocacy with the Department of Labor related to increased employment opportunities for autistic individuals Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023. Original Filing: 301435957.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; the congressionally directed medical research autism research program; and the Missing Americans Alert Program, as amended by Kevin and Avontes Law; provision related to modification of the age requirement for qualified ABLE programs; provisions related to mental health and substance abuse disorder parity implementation; provision related to bans of devices for one or more intended uses H.R. 6075, HEADs UP Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6783/S.4198, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7233, KIDS CARE Act, provisions related to receiving health care services in school and through telehealth, and ensuring children receive timely access to care H.R. 7254, Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, provision related to bans of devices for one or more intended uses H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provision related to Department of Defense Autism Care Demonstration program H.R. 8236, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, provision related to congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 8256, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, provision related to funding under Kevin and Avonte's Law H.R. 8282, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to autism-related programs funded by USAID H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, and assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 8907, Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions S.331, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, all provisions S.4102, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions S.4170, Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions S.4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022, provision related to banned devices S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provision related to Department of Defense Autism Care Demonstration program S.4808, Enhancing American Retirement Now Act, provision related to modification of age requirement for qualified ABLE programs S.4885, Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions Implementation of P.L. 117-81, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to Autism Care Demonstration program A bill not introduced related to Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations by the Senate, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students Advocacy with the Department of Labor related to increased employment opportunities for autistic individuals

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301409848.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6075, HEADs UP Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6783/S.4198, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7233, KIDS CARE Act, provisions related to receiving health care services in school and through telehealth, and ensuring children receive timely access to care H.R. 7254, Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, provision related to bans of devices for one or more intended uses H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provision related to Department of Defense Autism Care Demonstration program H.R. 8236, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, provision related to congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 8256, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, provision related to funding under Kevin and Avonte's Law H.R. 8282, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to autism-related programs funded by USAID H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, and assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R. 8907, Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions S.331, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, all provisions S.4102, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions S.4170, Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions S.4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022, provision related to banned devices S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provision related to Department of Defense Autism Care Demonstration program S.4808, Enhancing American Retirement Now Act, provision related to modification of age requirement for qualified ABLE programs S.4885, Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions H.Res. 1282, Expressing support for July to be designated as Disability Pride Month,"all provisions Implementation of P.L. 117-81, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to Autism Care Demonstration program A bill not yet introduced related to Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations by the Senate, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals A bill not yet introduced related to improved access to augmentative and alternative communication devices Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students Advocacy with the Department of Housing and Urban Development related to affordable housing for individual with disabilities Advocacy with the Department of Labor related to competitive integrated employment

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2022. Original Filing: 301381510.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6075, HEADs UP Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6532/S.3544, Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act, all provisions H.R. 6783/S.4198, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7233, KIDS CARE Act, provisions related to receiving health care services in school and through telehealth, and ensuring children receive timely access to care H.R. 7254, Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R.7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, provision related to bans of devices for one or more intended uses H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provision related to Department of Defense Autism Care Demonstration program H.R. 8236, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, provision related to congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R.8256, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, provision related to funding under Kevin and Avonte's Law H.R.8282, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to autism-related programs funded by USAID H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, and assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education S.331, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, all provisions S.4102, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions S.4170, Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022, all provisions S.4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022, provision related to banned devices Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act, provision related to increasing the age limit for eligibility for qualified ABLE programs Implementation of P.L. 117-81, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to Autism Care Demonstration program A bill not yet introduced related to Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations by the Senate, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; and congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students and regulations under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Advocacy with the Department of Transportation related to disability policies Advocacy with the Executive Office of the President/White House Office regarding a White House conference on hunger, nutrition, and health

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301360526.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R.2373/S.3238, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to autism research and services-related funding at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, the congressionally directed medical research program autism research program, and Kevin and Avonte's Law H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act, provisions related to home and community-based services, competitive integrated employment, caregiver workforce, immigration, paid family and medical leave H.R. 5989, Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act, all provisions H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act, provisions related to educational programs and training for caregivers, expanding access to genetic testing, establishing additional inter-center institutes at the Food and Drug Administration (specifically, a neuroscience center of excellence), and establishing an Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) H.R. 6075, HEADs UP Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6532/S.3544, Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act, all provisions H.R. 6783, Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022, all provisions S. 427, Neuroscience Center of Excellence Act of 2021, all provisions Implementation of Public Law No. 113-295, provisions related to Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014 Implementation of Public Law No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, all provisions Implementation of Public Law No. 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to home and community-based services Implementation of P.L. 117-81, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to Autism Care Demonstration program A bill not yet introduced related to first responder interactions with autistic individuals A bill not yet introduced related to transition planning for autistic individuals A bill not yet introduced for Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations, provisions related to autism research and services-related funding at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, the congressionally directed medical research program autism research program, and Kevin and Avonte's Law Advocacy with the Department of Education related to improving transition services for autistic students Advocacy with Department of Housing and Urban Development related to housing for autistic people

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2021

Amendment

Autism Speaks amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42021 on Jan. 20, 2022 Original Filing: 301338475.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1235/S.3301, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 2373/S.3238, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, all provisions H.R. 4160, Global Autism Act, all provisions H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to the Autism Care Demonstration program H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to congressionally directed medical research programs H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration H.R. 4505, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to Kevin and Avonte's Law H.R. 5551, Improving the Health of Children Act, provisions related to reauthorization of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provisions related to home and community-based services, competitive integrated employment, caregiver workforce, immigration, and paid family and medical leave H.R. 5989, Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act, all provisions H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act, provisions related to educational programs and training for caregivers, expanding access to genetic testing, establishment of additional inter-center institutes at the Food and Drug Administration, and establishment of an Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) S.3427, Neuroscience Center of Excellence Act of 2021, all provisions Implementation of Public Law No. 114-255, 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to electronic visit verification Implementation of Public Law No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, all provisions Implementation of Public Law No. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to eliminating barriers to the training and employment of people with disabilities Implementation of Public Law No. 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to home and community-based services A bill not yet introduced in the Senate making appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration A bill not yet introduced to create a caregiver skills training demonstration program

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2022. Original Filing: 301323232.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2021. Original Filing: 301300889.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1219/S. 331, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, all provisions H.R. 3824/S. 2065, Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 4131/S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act, all provisions H.R. 4160, Global Autism Act, all provisions H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to the Autism Care Demonstration program H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to congressionally directed medical research programs H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration A bill not yet introduced in the Senate making appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration H.R. 4505, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to Kevin and Avonte's Law H.R. 4672, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, all provisions H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provisions related to home and community-based services, caregiver workforce, and paid family and medical leave Implementation of Public Law No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, all provisions Cures 2.0 Act, a bill not yet introduced to continue the acceleration of the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, provisions related to educational programs and training for caregivers, expanding access to genetic testing, establishment of additional inter-center institutes at the Food and Drug Administration, and establishment of an Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act A bill not yet introduced for improved autism services

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2021. Original Filing: 301279198.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3437, LOANS for Biomedical Research Act, all provisions H.R. 3824/S.2065. Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 4003/S.2108, Work Without Worry Act, all provisions H.R. 4160, Global Autism Act, all provisions H.R. 4131, a bill to expand access to homes and community-based services, all provisions S.2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act, all provisions Implementation of 1905(r) of the Social Security Act, provisions related to early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services. Implementation of Public Law No. 114-255, 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to Electronic Visit Verification Implementation of Public Law No. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to USAID autism programs Implementation of Public Law No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, all provisions Implementation of Public Law No. 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to home and community-based services, special education funding, and economic impact payments for dependents over age 16 ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, a bill not yet introduced to allow employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of retirement plan contributions Cures 2.0 Act, a bill not yet introduced to continue the acceleration of the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act A bill not yet introduced for improved autism services A bill not yet introduced to improve coverage of autism services under TRICARE A bill not yet introduced making appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Department of Defense, provisions related to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program Autism Research Program A bill not yet introduced making appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, provisions related to autism funding at National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration A bill not yet introduced making appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, provisions related to the Kevin and Avontes Law program

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2021. Original Filing: 301255327.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to home and community-based services, special education funding, and economic impact payments for dependents over age 16 H.R. 838/S.240, Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, all provisions H.R. 1219/S.331, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, all provisions H.R. 525/S.151, HCBS COVID Relief Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1235, The Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions Implementation of 1905(r) of the Social Security Act, provisions related to early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services. Implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to Electronic Visit Verification A bill not yet introduced to assist communities with implementing alternative emergency response models in vulnerable populations to resolve crisis situations A bill not yet introduced to allow increased employer contributions to ABLE accounts A bill not yet introduced for Fiscal Year 2022 autism funding at the Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources Services Administration) A bill not yet introduced for Fiscal Year 2022 funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law program A bill not yet introduced for Fiscal Year 2022 funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program Autism Research Program A bill not yet introduced to create patient-centered health reform A bill not yet introduced for improved autism services

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2021. Original Filing: 301233744.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to increased funding for home and community-based services, reauthorization of the Money Follows the Person program, special education funding, telehealth, and supplemental funding for research institutions and Fiscal Year 2021 autism funding at the Department of Health and Human Services (including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and Health Resources and Services Administration), Department of Labor, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. H.R. 6420, All Dependent Children Count Act/S. 3652, All Dependents Count Act of 2020; all provisions. H.R.8523/S. 4100 - Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, all provisions. H.R. 7308, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act, provisions related to supplemental funding for Institute for Education Services. Pub. L. No. 114-255, 21st Century Cures Act, provision related to electronic visit verification. Pub. L. No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, provisions related to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. Pub. L. No. 116-136, CARES Act, provisions related to vaccine allocation and provider relief fund payments. A bill not yet introduced to improve professional development opportunities for educators. A bill not yet introduced to provide COVID-19 relief, provisions to assist the autism community, especially increased special education funding. A bill not yet introduced relating to autism services. A bill not yet introduced to create patient-centered health reform. A bill not yet introduced to appropriate funds for autism research at the Department of Health and Human Services (including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and Health Resources and Services Administration). A bill not yet introduced to amend Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act related to subminimum wage for certain workers. A bill not yet introduced to provide criminal justice system reforms that would benefit autistic individuals. Expanding access for autistic individuals to Medicaids Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit. Expanding access for autistic individuals to CHAMPVA benefits. Ensuring autistic individuals benefit from the Health Resources and Services Administrations programs for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Outreach to presidential transition team regarding autism community priorities. Ensuring autistic individuals have access to Indian Health Service services.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2020. Original Filing: 301211900.xml

Lobbying Issues

A bill not yet introduced to provide COVID-19 relief/H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to assist the autism community, including increased funding for home and community-based services, special education funding, telehealth, and supplemental funding for research institutions. H.R.7120, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, provisions related to law enforcement training. H.R.6420, All Dependent Children Count Act/S. 3652, All Dependents Count Act of 2020, all provisions. H.R.7308, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act, provisions related to supplemental funding for Institute for Education Services. H.R.8523/S.4100, Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, all provisions. S.1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act, provisions related to improving public health. S.1122, Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019, all provisions. Pub. L. No. 114-255, 21st Century Cures Act, provision related to electronic visit verification. Pub. L. No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, all provisions. Pub. L. No. 116-136, CARES Act, provisions related to recovery rebates for individuals and educational waivers. A bill not yet introduced making appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021, provisions related to autism funding at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Education, and other entities. A bill not yet introduced relating to autism services. A bill not yet introduced relating to open access for federally funded research. A bill not yet introduced to create patient-centered health reform. A bill not yet introduced to improve professional development opportunities for educators. Expanding access to and continuing flexibility for telehealth services for autistic individuals. Expanding access for autistic individuals to CHAMPVA benefits. Expanding access for autistic individuals to Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit. Ensuring autistic individuals benefit from the Health Resources and Services Administration's programs for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Ensuring autistic individuals have access to Indian Health Service services.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2020. Original Filing: 301190589.xml

Lobbying Issues

A bill not yet introduced to provide COVID-19 relief/H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act, provisions to assist the autism community, including increased funding for home and community-based services, special education funding, telehealth, and supplemental funding for research institutions. H.R 7120, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, provisions related to law enforcement training. H.R. 6420, All Dependent Children Count Act/S. 3652, All Dependents Count Act of 2020, all provisions. H.R.7308, Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act, all provisions. S.4100, Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, all provisions. S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act, provisions related to improving public health. Pub. L. No. 115-199, RAISE Family Caregivers Act, all provisions Pub. L. No. 116-60, Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019, all provisions. Pub. L. No. 116-136, CARES Act, provisions related to recovery rebates for individuals and educational waivers. A bill not yet introduced making appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021, provisions related to autism funding at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Education, and other entities. A bill not yet introduced to create a navigator program for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities A bill not yet introduced to create patient-centered health reform Expanding access to and continuing flexibility for telehealth services for autistic individuals Providing additional COVID-19 relief for the autism community

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2020. Original Filing: 301170743.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 748, CARES Act, provisions related to the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program, possible waivers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other laws, and other provisions that could affect the autism community. S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1342/ S.548 EMPOWER Care Act of 2019, provision related to the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. A bill not yet introduced relating to Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, and other federal departments, provisions related to autism funding. A bill not yet introduced related to further COVID-19 relief, provisions that may benefit the autism community. A bill not yet introduced to improve direct services for individuals with autism and their families. A bill not yet introduced to improve interagency collaboration, based on the Promoting Readiness of Minors in SSI program. A bill not yet introduced related to apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities. A bill not yet introduced to improve professional development opportunities for educators. A bill not yet introduced to amend the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329) A bill not yet introduced to create Patient-Centered Health Reform Proposed Rulemaking - Strengthening the Program Integrity of the Medicaid Eligibility Determination Process (CMS-2421-P; RIN 0938-AU00) Implementation of 1905(r) of the Social Security Act, related to provisions of early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services. Implementation of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2020. Original Filing: 301109433.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to autism funding at the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, and other federal departments H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to autism funding at the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, and other federal departments Implementation of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act H.R. 1342/ S.548 EMPOWER Care Act of 2019 FY2021 LHHS Appropriations H.R. 4095 - Family Care Act of 2019 CHAMPVA coverage S.260/h.r.873 - Transformation to Competitive Employment Act H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to autism funding at the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, and other federal departments legislative proposals related to autism services Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 89-10) Implementation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128) Implementation of the National Apprenticeship Act (P.L. 89-554) Implementation of H.R. 1058/S. 427 - Autism CARES Act Implementation of 1905(r) of the Social Security Act, related to provisions of early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services. Implementation of Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2018 (H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Division Q), all provisions A bill not yet introduced to improve inter-agency collaboration, based on the Promoting Readiness of Minors in SSI program A bill not yet introduced related to apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities A bill not yet introduced to amend the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329) A bill not yet introduced to prohibit and prevent the use of seclusion and reduce of the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes; A bill not yet introduced to improve direct services for individuals with autism and their families A bill not yet introduced to improve professional development opportunities for educators A bill not yet introduced to create Patient-Centered Health Reform A bill not yet introduced to improve direct services for individuals with autism and their families Future HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2020 Future Inclusive Faith funding Future Autism Services Legislation Proposed Rule-making - CMS 2393 Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301070569.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R.582, the Raise the Wage Act, related to providing for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R.873 / S.260, the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act, related to assisting employers providing employment under special certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to transform their business and program models, to support individuals with disabilities to transition to competitive integrated employment, to phase out the use of such special certificates, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R.1058 / S.427, the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act, related to amending the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R.3070 - CAPABILITY Act. Sec. 1557 NPRM / https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=HHS-OCR-2019-0007-0001. S.1835 - 21st Century Assistive Tech Act. S.1836 - AFSFA Act. S.1755 / H.R..3208 - Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act. H.R.3070 - CAPABILITY Act . Sec. 1557 NPRM / https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=HHS-OCR-2019-0007-0001. S.1835 - 21st Century Assistive Tech Act. S.1836 - AFSFA Act. H.R. 2740 / H.R. 3055, related to appropriations. H.R. 1342 EMPOWER Care Act of 2019 / H.R. 3253 Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019. Fiscal 2021 LHHS Appropriations. H.R. 1342 EMPOWER Care Act of 2019 / H.R. 3253 Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019 . H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of 2019. H.R. 4095 - Family Care Act of 2019. A bill not yet introduced related to apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities. A bill not yet introduced to amend the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); A bill not yet introduced to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 89-10). A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act (P.L. 107-279); A bill not yet introduced related to future Inclusive Faith funding. A bill not yet introduced related to future research funding. A bill not yet introduced related to Patient-Centered Health Reform. A bill not yet introduced related to the improvement of Autism Services. A bill not yet introduced related to HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2019. A regulatory action not yet released related to employment of individuals with disabilities. A bill not yet introduced related to the ABLE Act. Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 89-10). Implementation of the National Apprenticeship Act (P.L. 89-554). Implementation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). Implementation of the Autism CARES Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-157). Implementation of Kevin and Avonte's Law.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2019. Original Filing: 301053935.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301033208.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R.582, the Raise the Wage Act, related to providing for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R.873 / S.260, the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act, related to assisting employers providing employment under special certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to transform their business and program models, to support individuals with disabilities to transition to competitive integrated employment, to phase out the use of such special certificates, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 989, the Promoting Apprenticeships through Regional Training Networks for Employers Required Skills (PARTNERS) Act of 2019, related to promoting registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of industry or sector partnerships, all provisions; H.R.1058 / S.427, the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act, related to amending the Public Health Service Act to enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R.1226 / S.317, the Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act, related to amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home, all provisions; H.R. 1342 / S.548, the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care (EMPOWER Care) Act, related to reauthorizing the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, all provisions; H.R.1434 / S.634, the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, related to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1662, the Cultivating Learning Assistance for Student Success Act, related to directing the Secretary of Education to establish a pilot program to provide grants to secondary schools for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services and to create programs to benefit students with autism or apraxia, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 21 / H.R. 264 / H.R.265 / H.R.266 / H.R.267 / H.R. 648, related to appropriations; A bill not yet introduced to amend the Small Business Act (P.L. 85-536) A bill not yet introduced to amend portions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 89-10) A bill not yet introduced to amend the Social Security Amendments of 1965 (P.L. 89-97); A bill not yet introduced to amend the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act (P.L. 107-279); A bill not yet introduced to prohibit and prevent the use of seclusion and reduce of the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes; Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 89-10); Implementation of the Social Security Amendments of 1965 (P.L. 89-97); Implementation of the National Apprenticeship Act (P.L. 89-554); Implementation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112); Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128); and Implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (P.L. 114-95).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301008816.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 7124 / S. 3626, Keeping All Students Safe Act, related to the prohibition and prevention of seclusion and reduction of the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 5306, Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care (EMPOWER Care) Act, relating to amending the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to extend funding through FY2022 for the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program and to otherwise revise the program, all provisions; H.R. 3325, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act, relating to allowing a state Medicaid program or child health plan to provide coordinated care through enhanced pediatric health homes (EPHHs) for children who have complex medical conditions; H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act, related to amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 6611, Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population (HEADs UP) Act of 2018, related to expanding and improving health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability, and for other purposes, all provisions. A bill not yet introduced to amend the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act (P.L. 107-279); A bill not yet introduced to amend portions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act (P.L. 113-157), all provisions; A bill not yet introduced to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act (P.L. 74-271). Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128); Implementation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112); Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L.89-10); Implementation of the National Apprenticeship Act (P.L. 89-554) and related laws; Implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141); Final Rule - CMS 2249-F - 1915(i) State Plan Home and Community-Based Services, 5-Year Period for Waivers, Provider Payment Reassignment, Setting Requirements for Community First Choice, and CMS 2296-F 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers, all provisions; Implementation of Kevin and Avontes Law of 2018 (enacted as Division Q of Public Law 115-141, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018), all provisions; Implementation of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-295), all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2018. Original Filing: 300989701.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R.2353 (became P.L. 115-224), Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, all provisions; H.R. 5306/S.2237, Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care (EMPOWER Care) Act, all provisions; H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act, relating to allowing a state Medicaid program or child health plan to provide coordinated care through enhanced pediatric health homes (EPHHs) for children who have complex medical conditions, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations for autism and other scientific research, healthcare for people with autism, education of people with autism, safety of people with autism, and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; A bill not yet introduced to amend portions of the National Apprenticeship Act (P.L. 89-554); A bill not yet introduced to amend portions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); A bill not yet introduced to amend portions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L.89-10); A bill not yet introduced to amend portions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (P.L. 114-95); A bill not yet introduced to amend the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act (P.L. 113-157), all provisions; A bill not yet introduced related to the use of restraint and seclusion in schools; A bill not yet introduced related to the healthcare of people with autism; Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128); Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Final Rule - CMS 2249-F - 1915(i) State Plan Home and Community-Based Services, 5-Year Period for Waivers, Provider Payment Reassignment, Setting Requirements for Community First Choice, and CMS 2296-F 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers, all provisions; Kevin and Avontes Law of 2018 (enacted as Division Q of Public Law 115-141, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018), all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300971650.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 428/H.R. 3325, ACE Kids Act of 2017, relating to providing care for children with complex medical conditions, all provisions; S.2237/H.R. 5306, EMPOWER Care Act, relating to reauthorizing the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, all provisions; H.R.6042, a bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system; H.R.3199, Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017, relating to improving accessibility to, and completion of, postsecondary education for students, including students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, relating to supporting students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills they need for lifelong success, all provisions; H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, all provisions; Public Law 113-157, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to autism research and services, all provisions; reauthorization of Autism CARES Act of 2014; Kevin and Avontes Law of 2018 (enacted as Division Q of Public Law 115-141, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018), all provisions; Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations for autism and other scientific research, healthcare for people with autism, safety of people with autism, and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; Public Law 114-146, 21st Century Cures Act, sub-regulatory guidance relating to mental health and substance use disorder parity implementation; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Final Rule CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to long-term services and supports through home and community-based service programs, all provisions; education and employment of and healthcare and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; financing for long-term services and supports.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2018. Original Filing: 300946697.xml

Lobbying Issues

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, provisions related to appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control, as well as provisions related to Stop School Violence Act and Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2018; S. 428/H.R. 3325, ACE Kids Act of 2017, relating to care for children with complex medical conditions on Medicaid, all provisions; S. 2070/H.R. 4221, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017, relating to initiatives that reduce the risk of injury of children with autism who may wander, all provisions; S. 2237, EMPOWER Care Act, relating to reauthorizing the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, all provisions; H.R. 3199, Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017, relating to improving accessibility to, and completion of, post-secondary education, all provisions; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, relating to supporting students in completing an affordable post-secondary education, all provisions; H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education, all provisions; S. 1827, KIDS Act of 2017, relating to funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions; H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act, relating to funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, relating to workforce development, all provisions; Public Law 113-157, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations for autism and other scientific research; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Final Rule CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, related to long-term services and supports through home and community-based service programs, all provisions; Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE); proposed rule on the definition of "employer" under section 3(5) of ERISA -- Association Health Plans, all provisions; proposed rule on short-term limited duration insurance, all provisions; benefits for State Department dependents with disabilities.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2018. Original Filing: 300924729.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1, relating to reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, provisions relating to ABLE savings accounts, medical expense deduction, and orphan drug tax credit; S. 816/H.R. 1897, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 817/H.R. 1874, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 818/H.R. 1896, ABLE to Work Act of 2017, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2070/H.R. 4221, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017, relating to initiatives that reduce the risk of injury of children with autism who may wander, all provisions; S. 2237, EMPOWER Care Act, relating to reauthorizing the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, all provisions; H.R. 3199, Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017, relating to improving accessibility to, and completion of, post-secondary education, all provisions; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, relating to supporting students in completing an affordable post-secondary education, all provisions; H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education, all provisions; S. 1028/H.R. 3759, RAISE Family Caregivers Act, relating to the development of a family caregiving strategy, all provisions; S. 1827, KIDS Act of 2017, relating to funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions; H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act, relating to funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, relating to workforce development, all provisions; Public Law 113-157, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to autism research and services, all provisions; appropriations for autism and other scientific research; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Final Rule CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, related to long-term services and supports through home and community-based service programs, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2017. Original Filing: 300905788.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017/Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, relating to reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017, all provisions; S. 816/H.R. 1897, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 817/H.R. 1874, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 818/H.R. 1896, ABLE to Work Act of 2017, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education, all provisions; S. 1028/H.R. 3759, RAISE Family Caregivers Act, relating to the development of a family caregiving strategy, all provisions; S. 1827, KIDS Act of 2017, relating to funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions; H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act, relating to funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, relating to workforce development, all provisions; Public Law 113-157, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to autism research and services, all provisions; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; wandering by and safety of people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Final Rule CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, related to long-term services and supports through home and community-based service programs, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2017. Original Filing: 300886111.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017/Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, relating to reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017, all provisions; S. 816/H.R. 1897, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE accounts, all provisions; S.817/H.R. 1874, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S.818/H.R. 1896, ABLE to Work Act of 2017, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; H.R. 2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Public Law 113-186, Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, relating to child care programs, provisions related to child care assistance; reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program; TRICARE services for children with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; wandering by and safety of people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 14, 2017. Original Filing: 300865770.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017, relating to reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017, all provisions; S. 816/H.R. 1897, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE accounts, all provisions; S.817/H.R. 1874, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S.818/H.R. 1896, ABLE to Work Act of 2017, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 235, CHOICE Act, relating to opportunity through choice in education, all provisions; S. 191, Patient Freedom Act of 2017, relating to patient choice in health care, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to autism research and services, all provisions; CMS final rule CMS 2249-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; wandering by and safety of people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; nomination of Tom Price

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2017. Original Filing: 300848391.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; H.R. 34, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2016. Original Filing: 300830603.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; H.R. 5902, Disability Community Act of 2016, relating to a temporary higher federal medical assistance percentage for federal Medicaid expenditures, all provisions; P.L. 110-343, Division C, Title V, Subtitle B, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, all provisions; Public Law 114-95, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 298/H.R. 546, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act of 2015, relating to services for medically complex children, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, relating to special education, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2016. Original Filing: 300811415.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; Public Law 114-95, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 1477, Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence of 2015, relating to wrap-around support services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 298/H.R. 546, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act of 2015, relating to services for medically complex children, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 2721/H.R. 3377, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016, relating to Social Security credit for caregivers, Social Security provisions on income deeming and eligibility; S. 2759/H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act of 2016, relating to income tax credits for caregivers, provisions on income tax credits; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, relating to special education, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; recognition of World Autism Awareness Day and Month.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2016. Original Filing: 300794030.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, relating to scientific research and treatments, all provisions; Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2702/H.R. 4795, ABLE To Work Act, relating to contribution limits for ABLE account beneficiaries who work, all provisions; S. 2703/H.R. 4794, ABLE Financial Planning Act, relating to rollovers of ABLE account from or to college savings accounts, all provisions; S. 2704/H.R. 4813, ABLE Age Adjustment Act, relating to the eligible age for ABLE accounts, all provisions; S.163, Avonte's Law Act of 2015, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; S. 2614/H.R. 4919, Kevin and Avonte's Law Act, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; S. 1177, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 2718 Perkins Fund for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015, relating to wrap-around services for students with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 8, Student Success Act of 2015, relating to education for students with disabilities, all provisions; S. 298/H.R. 546, Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act of 2015, relating to services for medically complex children, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 2721/H.R. 3377, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016, relating to Social Security credit for caregivers, Social Security provisions on income deeming and eligibility; S. 2759/H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act of 2016, relating to income tax credits for caregivers, provisions on income tax credits; S. 1719/H.R. 3099, Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act, related to a national family caregiving strategy, all provisions; S. 2427, Disability Integration Act of 2015, relating to long-term assistance for individuals with disabilities, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; S. 1604, Transition to Independence Act, relating to demonstration programs for individuals with disabilities, provisions on title XIX of the Social Security Act; Public Law 113-128, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014,relating to workforce development, provisions relating to pre-employment services for students with disabilities; Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, relating to special education, all provisions; Public Law 109-270, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, relating to career and technical education for students with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, relating to post-secondary opportunities for students with autism, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to autism research and services, all provisions; Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children with autism; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; early access to care for people with autism; CMS final rules CMS 2249-F and CMS 2296-F, relating to home and community-based services, all provisions; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, relating to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provisions on 45 CFR Parts 144, 146, 147, 153, 154, 155, and 158; GAO study related to the transition needs of and services for adults with autism; financing for long-term services and supports; appropriations related to early intervention, education, caregiver support and services under title XIX of the Social Security Act; 2017 appropriations for Autism CARES and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program autism program; recognition of World Autism Awareness Day and Month.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300776893.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2015. Original Filing: 300755576.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2015. Original Filing: 300739544.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2015. Original Filing: 300720189.xml

Lobbying Issues

Public Law 113-295, Title IV, Division B (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014), relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Public Law 113-157 (Autism CARES Act of 2014), relating to reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act, all provisions; S.163, Avonte's Law Act of 2015, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; 21st Century Cures/Innovation for Healthier Americans/Precision Medicine Initiative; TRICARE services for children and with autism and other disabilities; Federal Employees Health Benefits program as it affects people with autism; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects people with autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; Medicaid and other benefit programs that affect people with autism; and early access to care for people with autism

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2015. Original Filing: 300699453.xml

Lobbying Issues

S.313/H.R.647, ABLE Act of 2014, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R.2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; S.2386, Avonte's Law Act of 2014, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; H.R.4630/S.2333, Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014, relating to TRICARE services for children with autism and other disabilities, all provisions; implementation of the Autism CARES Act of 2014; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism; appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; appropriations for congressionally directed medical research on autism; education and employment of and health care and housing for people with autism; and early access to care for people with autism.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2014. Original Filing: 300675367.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 14, 2014. Original Filing: 300656054.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 313/H.R. 647, ABLE Act of 2013, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act of 2013, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; H.R. 4631/S. 2449, Autism CARES Act of 2014, relating to reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act, all provisions; S. 2386, Avonte's Law Act of 2014, relating to the safety of individuals with autism, all provisions; H.R. 4630/S. 2333, Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014, relating to TRICARE services for children with autism and other disabilities, all provisions; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism; appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; appropriations for congressionally directed medical research on autism spectrum disorders; education and employment of and housing for people with autism spectrum disorders; early access to care for people with autism spectrum disorders; presidential message for the International Meeting for Autism Research.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2014. Original Filing: 300636519.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 313/H.R. 647, ABLE Act of 2013, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2019, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act of 2013, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; S. 1259, AGE-IN Act, relating to research, training, and navigator services to youth and young adults on the verge of aging out of the secondary educational system, all provisions; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism;appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act; appropriations for congressionally directed medical research on autism spectrum disorders; employment of and housing for people with autism spectrum disorders; early access to care for people with autism spectrum disorders; coverage of autism treatments for dependents of federal military and civilian employees, as well as services for these individuals and ensuring their safety.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2014. Original Filing: 300615415.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 313/H.R. 647, ABLE Act of 2013, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 1960/S. 1034, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research and TRICARE coverage of autism treatment services; H.R. 1724 & H.R. 2019, Kids First Research Act of 2013, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; S. 1259, AGE-IN Act, relating to research, training, and navigator services to youth and young adults on the verge of aging out of the secondary educational system, all provisions; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism spectrum disorders; appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; employment of and housing for people with autism spectrum disorders; early access to care for people with autism spectrum disorders; coverage of autism treatments for dependents of federal military and civilian employees, as well as services for these individuals; welfare of individuals with autism worldwide.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2013. Original Filing: 300596146.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300576866.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 313/H.R. 647, ABLE Act of 2013, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 1960/S. 1034, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research and TRICARE coverage of autism treatment services; H.R. 1724 & H.R. 2019, Kids First Research Act of 2013, relating to a pediatric research initiative through the NIH Common Fund, all provisions; S. 1259, AGE-IN Act, relating to research, training, and navigator services to youth and young adults on the verge of aging out of the secondary educational system, all provisions; implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it affects individuals with autism spectrum disorders; appropriations for the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011; employment of people with autism spectrum disorders; early access to care for people with autism spectrum disorders; coverage of autism treatments for dependents of federal military and civilian employees, as well as services for these individuals; welfare of individuals with autism worldwide.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2013. Original Filing: 300551085.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2013. Original Filing: 300529196.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research and TRICARE coverage of autism treatment services; H.R. 3423/S. 1872, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations related to autism; H.R. 5195, Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2012, relating to a demonstration grant program on how to train teachers to teach children with autism, all provisions; H.R. 4341, relating to TRICARE for children, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300510914.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423/S. 1872, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations related to autism; H.R. 5195, Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2012, relating to a demonstration grant program on how to train teachers to teach children with autism, all provisions; H.R. 4341, relating to TRICARE for children, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2012. Original Filing: 300484214.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423/S. 1872, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations related to autism; H.R. 5195, Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act of 2012, relating to a demonstration grant program on how to train teachers to teach children with autism, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 12, 2012. Original Filing: 300459584.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423/S. 1872, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations related to autism

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2012. Original Filing: 300437445.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; H.R. 3423, ABLE Act of 2011, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, provisions related to appropriations for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2011. Original Filing: 300412289.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2005/S. 1094, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, relating to the reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act of 2006, all provisions; H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; re-introduction of the ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; autism and global health; autism and disability rights; H.R. 2017, making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, section 135, relating to the Combating Autism Act; House bill relating to appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, provisions relating to programs for people with autism.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 14, 2011. Original Filing: 300390396.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2005/S. 1094, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, relating to the reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act of 2006, all provisions; H.R. 2006/S. 1128, National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011, relating to a national autism spectrum disorders research initiative, all provisions; H.R. 2007/S. 1132, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011, relating to services for autism spectrum disorders, all provisions;H.R. 2288, Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, relating to TRICARE coverage for military dependents, all provisions; S. 850, Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011, relating to autism treatment, support, services, and research, all provisions; H.R. 1208/S. 613, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, relating to the award of expert witness fees in IDEA litigation, all provisions; H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to congressionally directed medical research; re-introduction of the ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; autism and global health; autism and disability rights.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2011. Original Filing: 300368718.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300345806.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2010. Original Filing: 300315720.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300292544.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2010. Original Filing: 300261005.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2010. Original Filing: 300233164.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1205/S. 493, ABLE Act of 2009, relating to savings for individuals with disabilities, all provisions; H.R. 2413/S. 819, Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, providing for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; H.R. 1707/S. 706, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions;H.R. 1600/S. 1169, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; all provisions; H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to Department of Defense Autism Research Program; H.R. 2918, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; S. 914, Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to establishing an independent Cures Acceleration Network agency and other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1670/S. 683 Community Choice Act of 2009, relating to equal access to community-based attendant services and supports and other purposes, all provisions; S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, providing for the development of public access policies relating to research, all provisions; H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, all provisions; H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions relating to autism; S. 1679, the Affordable Health Choices Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, relating to healthcare reform, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, relating to healthcare reform, Division A, Title I, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits; H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, Division A, Title II, relating to healthcare reform, provisions relating to nondiscrimination and to essential health benefits.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Sept. 27, 2009. Original Filing: 300199477.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2009. Original Filing: 300185211.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2009. Original Filing: 300154943.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1205/S. 493 - ABLE Act of 2009, relating to accounts for the care of individuals with disabilities, all provisions; S. 819 - Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009, relating to enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, all provisions; S. 706 - Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2009, relating to increased housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, all provisions; H.R. 1600 - relating to the treatment of autism under TRICARE, all provisions; H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, relating to extending and improving the Children's Health Insurance Program, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2009. Original Filing: 300121531.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2370, Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; S. 2741, Disability Savings Act of 2008, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; S. 2743, Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2008, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; S. 2950, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2008, relating to autism services, awareness, and housing, all provisionsH.R. 5658, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to care for children with autism; H.R.6930, relating to extending benefits for certain autistic dependents of certain retirees, all provisions; Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2008, relating to autism treatment, services, case registry, awareness, and health insurance, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2008. Original Filing: 300099143.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2370, Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; S. 2741, Disability Savings Act of 2008, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; S. 2743, Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2008, relating to savings accounts for the disabled, all provisions; S. 2950, Helping HANDS for Autism Act of 2008, relating to autism services, awareness, and housing, all provisions;H.R. 5658, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, relating to defense authorizations, provisions relating to care for children with autism; H.R. 6930, Authorizing extended benefits for certain autistic dependents of certain retirees, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, Autism Speaks had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2008. Original Filing: 300075083.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2008

Registration

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