Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2024 or the Autism CARES Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes several programs that support autism education, research, and resources. Specifically, the bill 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 autis…
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 365 politicians tracked
329
YEA
13
NAY
0
PRESENT
23
NOT VOTING
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MONEY ON THIS BILL
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SPONSORS

Christopher H. Smith
R-NJ · Primary
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TRAIL AI
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 (HR 7213) reauthorizes federal programs and funding related to autism research, education, and services. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support, receiving 329 votes in favor and 13 opposed, with all Democratic votes in support and Republican votes split 160-13 in favor. The legislation has been signed into law.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
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DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
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