Autism CARES Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7213
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2024-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical education
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-01
text: 

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

action_date: 2024-07-30
text: 

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring the Government Accountability Office to report on how to increase the number of developmental-behavioral pediatricians through certain training programs.

action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring HHS to report on the feasibility of expanding certain training programs for developmental-behavioral pediatricians.

action_date: 2024-11-21
text: 

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring HHS to report on the feasibility of expanding certain training programs for developmental-behavioral pediatricians.

action_date: 2024-12-16
text: 

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring HHS to report on the feasibility of expanding certain training programs for developmental-behavioral pediatricians.

action_date: 2024-12-23
text: 

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This act reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the act reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring HHS to report on the feasibility of expanding certain training programs for developmental-behavioral pediatricians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Became Public Law No: 118-180.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Became Public Law No: 118-180.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 15 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H7161-7162)
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 15 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H7161-7162)
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of the debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7213.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)
action_date: 2024-11-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 424). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5297-5298)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 424). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5297-5298)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.
action_date: 2024-07-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-02-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-01
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 118-180