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Autism CARES Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7213| House 
| Updated: 12/23/2024
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (61)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1058
Autism CARES Act of 2019
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
May 16, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 30, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Jul 30, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.
Sep 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4762
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Sanders with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 18, 2024
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)
Sep 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.
Sep 18, 2024
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.
Sep 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
Sep 18, 2024
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)
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Sep 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2024
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 21, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)
Nov 22, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Dec 16, 2024
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)
View Vote
Dec 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-180.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1058
    Autism CARES Act of 2019


  • February 1, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 16, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • May 16, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 30, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.


  • July 30, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.


  • September 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4762
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Sanders with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 18, 2024
    Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)


  • September 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.


  • September 18, 2024
    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.


  • September 18, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)


  • September 18, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • September 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 18, 2024
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • September 19, 2024
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • November 21, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)


  • November 22, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2024
    Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)


  • December 16, 2024
    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.


  • December 16, 2024
    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.


  • December 16, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 16, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-180.

Health

Congressional oversightHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical educationResearch administration and funding

Autism CARES Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7213| House 
| Updated: 12/23/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1058
Autism CARES Act of 2019
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
May 16, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 30, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Jul 30, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.
Sep 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4762
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Sanders with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 18, 2024
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)
Sep 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.
Sep 18, 2024
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.
Sep 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
Sep 18, 2024
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)
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Sep 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2024
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 21, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)
Nov 22, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Dec 16, 2024
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)
View Vote
Dec 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-180.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1058
    Autism CARES Act of 2019


  • February 1, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 16, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • May 16, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 30, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.


  • July 30, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.


  • September 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4762
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Sanders with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 18, 2024
    Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)


  • September 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.


  • September 18, 2024
    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.


  • September 18, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)


  • September 18, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • September 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 18, 2024
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • September 19, 2024
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • November 21, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)


  • November 22, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2024
    Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)


  • December 16, 2024
    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.


  • December 16, 2024
    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.


  • December 16, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 16, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-180.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (61)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical educationResearch administration and funding