Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2010
Latest action · Dec 17, 2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedDec 17, 2010
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the National Institute of Autism Spectrum Disorders for 10 years to conduct and support research, training, the dissemination of health information, and other programs with respect to autism spectrum disorders. Sets forth the duties of the Director of the Institute, which include making recommendations regarding the consolidation of programs of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Transfers NIH activities on autism spectrum disorders to the Institute. Expands such activities to include translational research. Authorizes the Director of NIH to transfer personnel, permit use of facilities, and obtain administrative support for the Institute.
Extends grants and programs for autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities.
Extends and revises provisions related to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
Requires the Comptroller General to study federal progress on autism spectrum disorders and autism services, interventions, and treatments.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders, including to: (1) provide services to children, transitioning youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorders; (2) carry out multimedia campaigns; and (3) establish and maintain a national technical assistance center.
Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require the Secretary to make grants to enable protection and advocacy systems to address the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 17, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Robert Menendez | Original | Dec 17, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 17, 2010Introduced in Senate
- Dec 17, 2010Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Dec 17, 2010Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10515-10516)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Disability assistance
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Health
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Medical research
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Neurological disorders
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 17, 2010Introduced in Senate
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