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Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-752| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution seeks to designate September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day" to address critical disparities faced by Black autistic individuals. It highlights significant racial inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and access to care, noting that Black autistic individuals are often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or diagnosed late. The resolution also points out issues such as underrepresentation in research, marginalization in healthcare, and disproportionate negative outcomes with law enforcement and school discipline. It encourages all Americans to raise awareness about these inequalities, promote understanding and inclusion, and amplify the voices of Black autistic individuals. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care, challenging existing biases, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for Black autistic individuals throughout their lives, recognizing neurological differences as natural variations to be celebrated.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 19, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1050: Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".

Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-752| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2025
This resolution seeks to designate September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day" to address critical disparities faced by Black autistic individuals. It highlights significant racial inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and access to care, noting that Black autistic individuals are often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or diagnosed late. The resolution also points out issues such as underrepresentation in research, marginalization in healthcare, and disproportionate negative outcomes with law enforcement and school discipline. It encourages all Americans to raise awareness about these inequalities, promote understanding and inclusion, and amplify the voices of Black autistic individuals. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care, challenging existing biases, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for Black autistic individuals throughout their lives, recognizing neurological differences as natural variations to be celebrated.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 19, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1050: Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted