Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Autism

Bill Introduced: S.Res.481 A resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for 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.

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for 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.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2832 Comprehensive Comparative Study of Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Populations Act of 2007

2007-06-22T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct or support a comprehensive study comparing total health outcomes, including risk of autism, in vaccinated populations in the United States with such outcomes in unvaccinated populations in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2609 Empowering Children with Autism through Education Act of 2007

2007-06-07T00:00:00Z

To require the establishment of a task force to identify and disseminate evidence-based educational strategies and promising best practices to improve the quality of learning for individuals with autism in grades K-12.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2390 Teacher Education for Autistic Children Act of 2007

2007-05-17T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for education and training expenses relating to autism spectrum disorders to increase the number of teachers with such expertise.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1881 Expanding the Promise for Individuals With Autism Act of 2007

2007-04-17T00:00:00Z

To improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families.

Bill Introduced: S.937 Expanding the Promise for Individuals With Autism Act of 2007

2007-03-20T00:00:00Z

A bill to improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.78 A resolution designating April 2007 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for 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.

2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating April 2007 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for 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.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6060 Department of State Authorities Act of 2006

2006-12-22T00:00:00Z

To authorize certain activities by the Department of State, and for other purposes.

December 22, 2006: Presented to President.

Bill Signed by President: S.843 Combating Autism Act of 2005

2006-12-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education.

December 19, 2006: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: S.843 Combating Autism Act of 2005

2006-12-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education.

December 19, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-416.

Bill Sent To President: S.843 Combating Autism Act of 2005

2006-12-11T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education.

December 11, 2006: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6060 Department of State Authorities Act of 2006

2006-12-09T00:00:00Z

To authorize certain activities by the Department of State, and for other purposes.

December 09, 2006: Cleared for White House.

Bill Sent To President: S.843 Combating Autism Act of 2005

2006-12-07T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education.

December 07, 2006: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6060 Department of State Authorities Act of 2006

2006-09-13T00:00:00Z

To authorize certain activities by the Department of State, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4059 TEACH Act of 2005

2005-10-17T00:00:00Z

To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to enhance educational services for persons with autism spectrum disorders, to expand loan forgiveness for teachers of autistic children, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.254 Honoring the Autism Society of America on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

2005-09-27T00:00:00Z

Honoring the Autism Society of America on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Bill Introduced: S.1442 Coordinated Environmental Health Network Act of 2005

2005-07-21T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Coordinated Environmental Health Network, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2601 Authorization bill FY2006-2007, State Department

2005-05-24T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2421 Combating Autism Act of 2005

2005-05-18T00:00:00Z

To amend the Public Health Service Act to combat autism through research, screening, intervention and education.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.124 A resolution recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, and improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

2005-04-26T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, and improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.