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Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act

Introduced: July 14, 1998 See on congress.gov
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Jul 28, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jul 14, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jul 14, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of NIH with respect to autism. Requires the Director, among other things to: (1) ensure that at NIH there is a committee to coordinate research on autism; and (2) make awards and grants to public or nonprofit entities for centers of excellence regarding research on autism. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 28, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Sep 25, 1998
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Sep 15, 1998
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