HR-7213 : Became Public Law

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.

Specifically, the bill 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-12-23PresidentBecame Public Law No: 118-180.Library of Congress
2024-12-23PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2024-12-23FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-12-16ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-12-16VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2024-12-16ResolvingDifferencesAt 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.House floor actions
2024-12-16FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2024-12-16ResolvingDifferencesMr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)House floor actions
2024-11-22FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2024-11-21FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)Senate
2024-11-21FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)Senate
2024-09-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2024-09-18FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-09-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-09-18VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2024-09-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)House floor actions
2024-09-17FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2024-09-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.House floor actions
2024-09-17FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)House floor actions
2024-09-17FloorMrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2024-07-30CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.House floor actions
2024-07-30CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.House floor actions
2024-06-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.House committee actions
2024-06-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2024-05-16CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.House committee actions
2024-05-16CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2024-02-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2024-02-01IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2024-02-01IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Hereditary and development disorders
  • Medical education
  • Research administration and funding

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