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Advancement in Pediatric Autism Research Act

Introduced: March 4, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 30, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Mar 4, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

Mar 4, 1999

Introduced in House

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 make awards of grants and contracts to public or nonprofit entities for centers of excellence regarding research on autism. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a program to provide information and education on autism to health professionals and the general public. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to establish an Autism Coordinating Committee to coordinate HHS efforts concerning autism.

What's happening now March 30, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health and Environment Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee

Cosponsors 27