Breaking news! The Autism CARES Act passed through the U.S. House of Representatives on 7/24/19 & will move to the U.S. Senate! Please contact Senator Cornyn & Senator Cruz and ask them to support the Autism CARES Act, (S.427).
You can also call them at (202) 224-3121.
Read the full statement on passage of the Autism CARES Act in the U.S. House from Autism Society of America here.
About the Autism CARES Act:
The Autism CARES Act (CARES stands for Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support) provides critical funding for support, research, and education. It will expire on September 30, 2019 if not reauthorized before that date.
This law does the following:
•Increases the federal government’s response to the increasing numbers of individuals diagnosed with autism
•Expands & coordinates existing federal efforts including:
- Research being conducted within the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Surveillance and awareness activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Professional development and research into evidence-based interventions at the Health, Resources, and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) ensures all federal agencies are coordinating their efforts, sharing information, and obtaining input from people on the autism spectrum and family members as well as other outside experts
You can read more here on Autism Society of America’s website, and TAKE ACTION by emailing our Texas U.S. Senators and Representatives at the link below!
Please help to make a difference! Get the Autism CARES Act reauthorized before September 30th! Thank you!