HR 7213
118th Congress
House
Health
Congressional oversight
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical education
Research administration and funding
Autism CARES Act of 2024
Introduced: February 1, 2024
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-180.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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 → |
Plain-English summary
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
Became Public Law No: 118-180.
Committees of jurisdiction
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