Trump Signs 5-Year Autism Cares Act
Written by SAPL on October 7th, 2019 in Science and Technology.
Four more years? How about five!
President of the United States Donald Trump has signed the Autism Cares Act, an initiative that promises 1.8 billion dollars in resources towards autism research, services and treatment.
What it is:
The Autism Cares Act of 2019, a bill co-sponsored by representatives Mike Doyle and Chris Smith.
What it does:
Provides 1.8 billion dollars in funding for five years of autism programs affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health and Health Resources and Services Administration. Areas include:
–research
–early detection and treatment
–children and adults
What Trump Says (via Twitter):
“Today, I was proud to sign the Autism CARES Bill! We support research for Americans with Autism and their families. You are not forgotten, we are fighting for you!”
What Representatives Doyle and Smith Say (via Twitter):
“Great news! Yesterday, the Autism CARES Act was signed into law. I introduced this bill with @RepChrisSmith to reauthorize funding for research on autism spectrum disorders and support individuals with autism throughout their lives. My thanks to advocates for your work!”
“My bill, the Autism CARES Act of 2019 was just signed into law by @realDonaldTrump. This comprehensive new law authorizes $1.8 billion over 5 years to help children & adults w/autism by funding research, early detection & treatment.”
What 1 in 59 children identified as being on the spectrum, their parents and the numerous adults who may have had a diagnoses in childhood or much later in life:
Thank You.
December 9th, 2019 at 10:00 am
Please send me information about this act and what would it can help how it can help my grandson