Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1050 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1050 Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as ``Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 10, 2026 Mr. Lawler submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as ``Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day''. Whereas autism is a form of neurodivergence characterized by differences in social communication skills and by repetitive and highly focused behaviors and ways of thinking; Whereas, despite recent efforts to serve Black autistic individuals, there appear to be significant racial inequities in the diagnosis and treatment of Black autistic children; Whereas Black parents of autistic children reported significantly less autism concerns and behavioral concerns, with children more likely to b…