S. 1094 (112th): Combating Autism Reauthorization Act

Introduced:
May 26, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 7, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 26, 2011
Referred to Committee May 26, 2011
Reported by Committee Sep 07, 2011
Cosponsors
38 cosponsors (27D, 10R, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-416).

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Last updated Sep 12, 2011.
6 pages

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9/12/2011--Reported to Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Combating Autism Reauthorization Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and reauthorize appropriations through FY2014 for programs established under the Combating Autism Act of 2006, including:
(1) the developmental disabilities surveillance and research program;
(2) the autism education, early detection, and intervention program; and
(3) the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a progress report on:
(1) activities related to autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, and
(2) implementation of the Combating Autism Act of 2006.
Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2014 for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research on autism spectrum disorders and reviews of centers of excellence.

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  • Public Law 109-416

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