Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.
Latest action · May 5, 2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedApr 22, 2004
- Agreed to in HouseMay 5, 2004
Summary
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Autism Awareness Month.
Recognizes and commends the parents and relatives of children with autism for their sacrifice and dedication in providing for the special needs of children with autism and for absorbing significant financial costs for specialized education and support services.
Supports aggressive research to: (1) determine causes of autism; (2) identify the best methods of early intervention and treatment; (3) expand programs for individuals with autism across their lifespan; and (4) promote understanding of the special needs of individuals with autism.
Commends the Department of Health and Human Services for implementing programs to study the epidemiology of autism and related disorders and advancing autism research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism, noting that early intervention strategies are the primary therapeutic options for individuals with autism and early intervention significantly improves outcomes for individuals with autism and can reduce the level of funding and services needed later in life.
Supports the Federal Government's commitment to provide States with part of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Encourages more Americans to pursue the teaching profession and to be trained with the skills necessary to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students, including those students with autism.
Recognizes the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals, including those individuals with autism.
Notes that people with autism can be, and are, productive members of the workforce if they are given appropriate support, training, and early intervention services.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 146 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed421–0 | May 5, 2004 |
Cosponsors 45
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 22, 2004 to May 5, 2004, with 26 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-MA | Bill Delahunt | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| R-MS | Charles W. "Chip" Pickering | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| R-PA | Curt Weldon | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-KS | Dennis Moore | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-HI | Ed Case | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-CA | Fortney Pete Stark | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-CA | Henry A. Waxman | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
| D-TX | Jim Turner | Original | Apr 22, 2004 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 5, 2004At 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.
- May 5, 2004Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2599-2600)
- May 5, 2004Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2593-2598)
- May 5, 2004DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 605.
- May 5, 2004Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
- Autism
- Child development
- Child health
- Commemorations
- Congress
- Congressional tributes
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Disabled
- Economics and Public Finance
- Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Elementary education
- Employee training
- Employment of the disabled
- Epidemiology
- Families
- Federal aid to education
- Federal aid to research
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Labor and Employment
- Medical research
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Parents
- Research centers
- Research grants
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Secondary education
- Special education
- Special months
- Teacher supply and demand
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 22, 2004Introduced in House
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