US Congress House Concurrent Resolution 96 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Introduced on April 2 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-05-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Commends the parents and relatives of individuals with autism for their sacrifice and dedication in providing for the special needs of individuals with autism. Expresses support for: (1) increasing federal funding for research; (2) the federal government's commitment to provide states with 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities; and (3) the government's commitment to fund services through Medicaid to eligible autistic individuals. Recognizes: (1) the need to begin early intervention services soon after a child has been diagnosed; (2) that individuals with autism should have the opportunity to lead rewarding lives; (3) the shortage of appropriately trained professionals; and (4) the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons. Joins with members of the United Nations in promoting awareness of autism spectrum disorders in all regions of the world.

Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT]	Rep. Michael Doyle [D-PA]	Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]
Rep. Steven Rothman [D-NJ]	Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX]	Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA]	Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]
Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-05-14		Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
2009-04-21		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2009-04-02		Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2009-04-02		Referred to House Education and Labor
2009-04-02		Referred to House Energy and Commerce
2009-04-02		Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/96/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hconres96/BILLS-111hconres96ih.pdf