H.R. 7213 · 118th Congress · House

Autism CARES Act of 2024

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 118-180.
Introduced
Feb 1, 24
Passed House
Sep 18, 24
Passed Senate
Nov 21, 24
Sent to President
Dec 23, 24
Signed into Law
Dec 23, 24

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

59Dec 16, 2024

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

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

Specifically, the bill 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.

55Nov 21, 2024

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

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

Specifically, the bill 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.

53Sep 18, 2024

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

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

Specifically, the bill 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.

07Jul 30, 2024

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

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

Specifically, the bill 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 the Government Accountability Office to report on how to increase the number of developmental-behavioral pediatricians through certain training programs.

00Feb 1, 2024

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

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

Specifically, the bill 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 23, 2024President

    Presented to President.

  2. DEC 23, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  3. DEC 23, 2024BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  4. DEC 23, 2024President

    Signed by President.

  5. DEC 23, 2024BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 118-180.

    118Yea
    180Nay
    0NV
  6. DEC 23, 2024President

    Became Public Law No: 118-180.

    118Yea
    180Nay
    0NV
  7. DEC 16, 2024ResolvingDifferences

    Mr

    Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)

    7161Yea
    7164Nay
    0NV
  8. DEC 16, 2024Floor

    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.

  9. DEC 16, 2024ResolvingDifferences

    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.

  10. DEC 16, 2024NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions

    Roll Call #502

    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)

    374Yea
    15Nay
    0NV
  11. DEC 16, 2024ResolvingDifferences

    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)

    Roll Call #502
    374Yea
    15Nay
    0NV
  12. DEC 16, 2024ResolvingDifferences

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. NOV 22, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. NOV 21, 2024Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR H6733)

  15. NOV 21, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  16. NOV 21, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote

    (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)

    6731Yea
    6733Nay
    0NV
  17. SEP 19, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  18. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H5342)

  19. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #424

    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)

    402Yea
    13Nay
    0NV
  20. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    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)

    Roll Call #424
    402Yea
    13Nay
    0NV
  21. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    The title of the measure was amended

    Agreed to without objection.

  23. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    Mrs

    Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  24. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H5297-5300)

    5297Yea
    5300Nay
    0NV
  25. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.

  26. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    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.

  27. JUL 30, 2024Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.

    118Yea
    620Nay
    0NV
  28. JUL 30, 2024Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.

    118Yea
    620Nay
    0NV
  29. JUL 30, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

  30. JUN 12, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  31. JUN 12, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

    42Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  32. MAY 16, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  33. MAY 16, 2024Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.

    22Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  34. FEB 02, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  35. FEB 01, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  36. FEB 01, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  37. FEB 01, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

6

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 30, 2024

Active

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 12, 2024

Active

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: May 16, 2024

Active

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: May 16, 2024

Active

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 2, 2024

Active

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Feb 1, 2024

Active