H.R. 4631 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2014
H.R. 4631 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014), the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2014, became law — introduced on May 9, 2014, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 86 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 9, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 86
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 113-157
What it does
Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2014 or the Autism CARES Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to designate an official to oversee national autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research, services, and support activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Autism CARES Act of 2014
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2014
- Passed the HouseJun 24, 2014
- Passed the SenateJul 31, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentAug 4, 2014
- Became lawAug 8, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-157. (Aug 8, 2014)
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