S. 4198 · 117th Congress · Senate

Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
May 12, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022

This bill establishes a pilot program to provide training for caregivers on improving health and other outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities or delays.

To carry out the program, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to, among other eligible entities, health systems and nonprofits to provide the training. HRSA must also provide technical assistance to grant recipients and evaluate the program.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: May 12, 2022

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