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Autism CARES Act of 2024

Introduced: July 30, 2024 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-180.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 16, 2024
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 15 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H7161-7162)
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Dec 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of the debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7213.
Dec 16, 2024
Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)
Nov 22, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 21, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)
Sep 19, 2024
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 18, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 424). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5297-5298)
Sep 18, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
Sep 17, 2024
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.
Sep 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.
Sep 17, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)
Sep 17, 2024
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 30, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Jul 30, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 16, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
May 16, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 2, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 1, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 16, 2024 House · vote #502 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment Passed 374–15 See who voted →
Sep 18, 2024 House · vote #424 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 402–13 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 3,305 Luján, Ben Ray In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Nov 21, 2024
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This act reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the act reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Developmental Disabilities Surveillance and Research Program that is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support autism education, early detection, and intervention; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in HHS.

It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring HHS to report on the feasibility of expanding certain training programs for developmental-behavioral pediatricians.

What's happening now December 23, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-180.

 Bill text 7 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 6

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 Cosponsors 61
All 61 Democratic 36 Republican 18 Independent 1
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jul 30, 2024
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Lee, Susie
Nevada · Jul 30, 2024
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Meuser, Daniel
Pennsylvania · Jul 30, 2024
Williams, Brandon
· Jul 30, 2024
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Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jul 26, 2024
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jul 25, 2024
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jul 22, 2024
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 22, 2024
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Jackson, Jonathan L.
Illinois · Jul 22, 2024
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Landsman, Greg
Ohio · Jul 22, 2024
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Pettersen, Brittany
Colorado · Jul 22, 2024
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jul 22, 2024
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jul 22, 2024
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Tokuda, Jill N.
Hawaii · Jul 22, 2024
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Budzinski, Nikki
Illinois · Jul 15, 2024
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Jul 15, 2024
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jul 10, 2024
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jul 9, 2024
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Van Orden, Derrick
Wisconsin · Jul 9, 2024
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jul 5, 2024
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Lawler, Michael
New York · Jul 5, 2024
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Jul 5, 2024
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Panetta, Jimmy
California · Jul 2, 2024
Peltola, Mary
· Jul 2, 2024
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Ryan, Patrick
New York · Jul 2, 2024
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jul 2, 2024
Graves, Garret
· Jun 28, 2024
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 28, 2024
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 28, 2024
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Jun 28, 2024
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Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Jun 28, 2024
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 28, 2024
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jun 28, 2024
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jun 28, 2024
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 28, 2024
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Jun 27, 2024
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jun 27, 2024
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 27, 2024
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Jun 27, 2024
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Moore, Blake D.
Utah · Jun 26, 2024
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jun 26, 2024
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Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Jun 26, 2024
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Harder, Josh
California · Jun 25, 2024
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Jun 25, 2024
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jun 18, 2024
Spanberger, Abigail
· Jun 18, 2024
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 13, 2024
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 11, 2024
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Jun 11, 2024
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Davis, Donald G.
North Carolina · Jun 4, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7213: Autism CARES Act of 2024. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7213/
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