Expressing support for designation of April 2010 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Bill: 111-hres-1033
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2010-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Health programs administration and funding
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting new resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals with autism, and promoting understanding of their special needs.

Commends parents and relatives for providing for the special needs of children with autism.

Stresses the need to begin early intervention services.

Recognizes: (1) the shortage of appropriately trained teachers to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students; and (2) the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons.

action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals with autism, and promoting understanding of their special needs.

Commends parents and relatives for providing for the special needs of children with autism.

Stresses the need to begin early intervention services.

Recognizes: (1) the shortage of appropriately trained teachers to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students; and (2) the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of people with developmental disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2920)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2920)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1033.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2920-2924)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Mr. Doyle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-01-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in House