SRES 78 · 110th Congress · Health

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.

Introduced 2007-02-13· Sponsored by Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723; text as passed Senate: CR S3723)(2007-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates April 2007 as National Autism Awareness Month. Expresses support for increasing federal funding for autism research. Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism. Expresses support for the federal government funding 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities. Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers and the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats