Autism CARES Act of 2024
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 reauthorizes and updates federal autism programs through 2029, increasing annual funding for research and services from $23.1 million to $28.1 million. It requires new reports on developmental-behavioral pediatrician shortages and transitions for young adults with autism from school to adult services. The bill modernizes language to be more inclusive (e.g., "culturally and linguistically appropriate" instead of "culturally competent") and expands technical assistance for communication tools. These changes directly affect individuals with autism spectrum disorder, healthcare providers, and state/tribal agencies administering federal autism programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 24, 2024
Last action Sep 12, 2024
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Total actions
5
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2
Committee
3
Sep 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Sanders with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
upper
Jul 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Jul 24, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Jul 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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