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HRES 605 108th Congress House

Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism…

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Official title: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 22, 2004 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 5, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 5, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2593)
May 5, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2599-2600)
May 5, 2004
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.
May 5, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 605.
May 5, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2593-2598)
May 5, 2004
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 23, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 22, 2004
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Apr 22, 2004
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 5, 2004 House · vote #146 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 421–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 5, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals and ideals of a National Autism Awareness Month.

Recognizes and commends the parents and relatives of children with autism for their sacrifice and dedication in providing for the special needs of children with autism and for absorbing significant financial costs for specialized education and support services.

Supports aggressive research to: (1) determine causes of autism; (2) identify the best methods of early intervention and treatment; (3) expand programs for individuals with autism across their lifespan; and (4) promote understanding of the special needs of individuals with autism.

Commends the Department of Health and Human Services for implementing programs to study the epidemiology of autism and related disorders and advancing autism research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.

Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism, noting that early intervention strategies are the primary therapeutic options for individuals with autism and early intervention significantly improves outcomes for individuals with autism and can reduce the level of funding and services needed later in life.

Supports the Federal Government's commitment to provide States with part of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Encourages more Americans to pursue the teaching profession and to be trained with the skills necessary to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students, including those students with autism.

Recognizes the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals, including those individuals with autism.

Notes that people with autism can be, and are, productive members of the workforce if they are given appropriate support, training, and early intervention services.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 5 Republican 2
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 27, 2004
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Apr 22, 2004
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Apr 22, 2004
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 22, 2004
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 22, 2004
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 22, 2004
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 22, 2004
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 605: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-605/
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"H. Res. 605: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-605/.
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H. Res. 605, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-605/.
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[H. Res. 605: Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-605/)
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