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Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Introduced: April 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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Passed House
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Became law
May 21, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4120)
May 21, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 5/19/2008 H4120)
May 21, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
May 19, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (NJ) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
May 19, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1106.
May 19, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4120-4121)
May 19, 2008
Mr. Wynn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 15, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 14, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting new resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals with autism, and promoting understanding of their special needs.

Commends parents and relatives for providing for the special needs of children with autism.

Stresses the need to begin early intervention services.

Recognizes: (1) the shortage of appropriately trained teachers to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students; and (2) the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons.

What's happening now May 21, 2008

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 4 Republican 12