H.R. 7213Autism CARES Act of 2024

2 recorded actions303 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 61 · 39 Democrats · 22 Republicans
Policy area: Health
Committee: Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest action: Dec 23, 2024 · Became Public Law No: 118-180.

IntroducedFeb 1, 2024
Passed the HouseSep 18, 2024
Passed the SenateNov 21, 2024
Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
Became lawDec 23, 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

This 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7213 as public Law on Dec 23, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 72132 roll calls on this measure

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Sep 18, 2024Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveDec 16, 2024

How every member votedHouse roll call 424

House Sep 18, 2024 · the primary vote

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Autism CARES Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

402 Yea 13 Nay 15 not voting

Crossed both parties 13 of 415 voting members broke with their own party: 13 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic211 members

Republican219 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors61 · 39 Democrats · 22 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 7213 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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Who lobbied on H.R. 721315 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 7213 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

ABBOTT LABORATORIESfiled by KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC, W STRATEGIES, LLCIts PAC: Abbott Laboratories Employee PAC

Health Issues · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) · Pharmacy9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

FUTURE OF PHARMACY COALITION LLCfiled by ALSTON & BIRD LLP

Health Issues8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIAfiled by ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP, THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations7 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEYfiled by RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

Budget/Appropriations · Science/Technology · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Education +6 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTAfiled by ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

TOURETTE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Budget/Appropriations · Education · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid +1 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Budget/Appropriations · Health Issues · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs · Medicare/Medicaid +3 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

AUTISM SPEAKS

Health Issues2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024Filing

CENCORA, INC. (FORMERLY AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION)filed by BALLARD SPAHR LLPIts PAC: Cencora, Inc. PAC

Medicare/Medicaid · Pharmacy2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023Filing

THE O TEAM LLC (ON BEHALF OF AUTISM SPEAKS)filed by GEPHARDT GROUP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Health Issues2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024Filing

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