H.R. 2421 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Combating Autism Act of 2005
H.R. 2421 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 18, 2005, sponsored by Mary Bono Mack with 247 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 247
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Combating Autism Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish: (1) a program to provide information and education on autism and its risk factors to health professionals and the general public; and (2) the Autism Coordinating Committee to coordinate autism related activities within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary Bono Mack (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 151 Democrats, 95 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 3, 2005)
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