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Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for…

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Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them.

Introduced: April 25, 2002 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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May 6, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 25, 2002
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Expresses support for the goals of: (1) Autism Awareness Month; (2) increased Federal funding of autism research; and (3) early intervention services. Commends: (1) parents and relatives of autistic children for their sacrifice and dedication; and (2) the Department of Health and Human Services for swift implementation of the Children's Health Act of 2000, particularly for establishing Centers of Excellence for autism research.
What's happening now May 6, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Apr 25, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 400: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-400/
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"H. Res. 400: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-400/.
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H. Res. 400, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-400/.
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[H. Res. 400: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-400/)
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