S 1949 · 93th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963 to expand the definition of "developmental disability" to include autism.

Introduced 1973-06-05· Sponsored by Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1973-06-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expands the definition of "developmental disability" to include autism under the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 2691)…

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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats2 Republicans