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This bill was enacted into law on 2019-09-30

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Main Subject: Health

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019 or the Autism CARES Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises several programs and activities relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among other things, the bill reauthorizes provisions relating to (1) expanded ASD research at the National Institutes of Health; (2) ASD education, early detection, and intervention activities supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.

The bill also generally revises the scope of such programs and activities to encompass ASD individuals of all ages, rather than only youth.

House floor actions Actions

President
Sep. 30 2019	Became Public Law No: 116-60. Signed by President.

Floor

Sep. 25
2019

Presented to President.

Jul. 24
2019

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7303-7304)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1058.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7303-7308)
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Calendars
Jul. 23 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137.

Committee
Jul. 23 2019	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-177.

Library of Congress Actions

BecameLaw
Sep. 30 2019	Became Public Law No: 116-60. Signed by President.

President
Sep. 25 2019	Presented to President.

Floor
Sep. 19 2019	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5609)
Jul. 24 2019	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7303-7304)