VoterlyH.R. 7213: Autism CARES Act of 2024
118th Congress · Sponsored from New Jersey · Became law
What this bill does
Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024This act reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.Specifically, the act 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.It also updates and establishes various related reporting requirements, including by requiring HHS to report on the feasibility of expanding certain training programs for developmental-behavioral pediatricians.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2024-02-01
- Policy area Health
- Cosponsors 61
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 118-180.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] introduced H.R. 7213. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 7213? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 7213 do?
Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024This act reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources.Specifically, the act reauthorizes through FY2029 (1) the Deve…
Who sponsored H.R. 7213?
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R) of New Jersey is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 7213?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 7213 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 7213 became law.