Notice2025-21902
2025 Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Call for Nominations Announcement
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December 4, 2025
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Abstract
The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health published a Notice in the Federal Register on September 24, 2025, seeking nominations of individuals to serve as non- federal public members on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). The purpose of this Notice is to provide an extension to allow additional time for the acceptance of nominations to the IACC.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 231 (Thursday, December 4, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55873-55875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-21902]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
2025 Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Call for
Nominations Announcement
AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services, National
Institutes of Health published a Notice in the Federal Register on
September 24, 2025, seeking nominations of individuals to serve as non-
federal public members on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
(IACC). The purpose of this Notice is to provide an extension to allow
additional time for the acceptance of nominations to the IACC.
DATES: The nomination deadline has been extended through Friday,
January 2, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Nominations are due by Friday, January 2, 2026 and may be
sent to Dr. Susan Daniels, Director, Office of National Autism
Coordination/NIMH/NIH, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6119, Bethesda,
Maryland 20892 by standard or express mail, or via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a7eee6e4e4f7d2c5cbcec4eec9d6d2ced5cec2d4e7cac6cecb89c9cecf89c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="753c343636250017191c163c1b04001c071c10063518141c195b1b1c1d5b121a03">[email protected]</span></a>. Confirmation of receipt will be
provided. More information about the IACC is available at <a href="http://iacc.hhs.gov">iacc.hhs.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Daniels at 301-827-1437 or email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c151d1f1f0c091e10151f15120d09150e15190f3c111d151052121514521b130a">[email protected]</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 24, 2025, the Department of
Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health published a
Notice in the Federal Register on pages 45952-45954 (90 FR 45952),
seeking nominations of individuals to serve as non-federal public
members on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). The
closing date for nominations ended on November 10, 2025. The purpose of
this notice is to extend acceptance of nominations until January 2,
2026. As specified in the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-
416) and reauthorized by the Autism Collaboration, Accountability,
Research, Education and Support Act of 2024 (Pub. L. 118-180). The
Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC) of the National Institute
of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health is assisting the
Department in conducting an open nomination process. Appointments of
non-federal public members to the committee shall be made by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominations of new non-federal public members are encouraged, and
previous non-federal public members may also be re-nominated to serve
if they have served only one term previously, in accordance with 42
U.S.C. 280i-2(c)(3). Self-nominations and nominations of other
individuals are both permitted. Only one nomination per individual is
required. Multiple nominations of the same individual will not increase
likelihood of selection. The Secretary may select non-federal public
members from the pool of submitted nominations and other sources as
needed to meet statutory requirements and to form a balanced committee
that represents a broad range of expertise and perspectives within the
autism
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community in the United States and its territories.
Those eligible for nomination include individuals on the autism
spectrum; parents, guardians, or family members of individuals on the
autism spectrum; leaders or representatives of major autism research,
advocacy, and service organizations; healthcare and service providers;
educators; researchers; and other individuals with professional or
personal experience with autism. Nominations of individuals from all
U.S. states and territories, and individuals representing a range of
lived experience, community service perspectives, and/or professional
expertise within the autism community are encouraged. Nominations of
individuals with a variety of disability and support needs are
encouraged; requests for reasonable accommodation to enable
participation on the Committee should be indicated in the nomination
submission.
IACC non-federal public members are appointed as special government
employees (SGEs) and are required to be at least 18 years old and U.S.
citizens. Male non-federal public members must have signed up for the
U.S. Selective Service in order to be eligible. To serve, SGEs must
submit an annual confidential financial disclosure report used to
determine conflicts of interest as well as a foreign activities
questionnaire. Prohibited foreign activities include holding a position
or title with a foreign governmental entity (including certain
universities), and from receiving compensation and certain gifts from a
foreign government. In accordance with White House Office of Management
and Budget guidelines (FR Doc. 2014-19140), federally-registered
lobbyists are not eligible. Federal employees may not serve as non-
federal public members. IACC non-federal public members may be
restricted from serving on other federal advisory committees while
serving on the IACC and are subject to standard background checks
associated with federal employment.
Responsibilities of Appointed Non-Federal Public Members
As specified in the Committee's authorizing statute (section 399CC
of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 280i-2, as amended), the
Committee will carry out the following responsibilities: (1) on a
regular basis, monitor autism spectrum disorder research, and to the
extent practicable, services and support activities, across all
relevant Federal departments and agencies, including coordination of
Federal activities with respect to autism spectrum disorder; (2)
summarize advances in autism spectrum disorder research related to
causes, prevention, treatment, early screening, diagnosis or ruling out
a diagnosis; interventions, including school and community-based
interventions, and access to services and supports for individuals with
autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan of such individuals; (3)
make recommendations to the Secretary regarding any appropriate changes
to such activities, including with respect to the strategic plan; (4)
make recommendations to the Secretary regarding public participation in
decisions relating to autism spectrum disorder, and the process by
which public feedback can be better integrated into such decisions; (5)
develop a strategic plan for the conduct of, and support for, autism
spectrum disorder research, which shall include (A) proposed budgetary
requirements; and (B) recommendations to ensure that autism spectrum
disorder research, and services and support activities to the extent
practicable, of the Department of Health and Human Services and of
other Federal departments and agencies are not unnecessarily
duplicative; and (6) submit to Congress and the President: (A) an
annual update on the summary of advances; and (B) a biennial update to
the strategic plan, including progress made in achieving the goals
outlined in such strategic plan and any specific measures taken
pursuant to such strategic plan.
Committee Composition
In accordance with the Committee's authorizing statute, ``Not more
than \1/2\, but not fewer than \1/3\, of the total membership of the
Committee shall be composed of non-Federal public members appointed by
the Secretary.''
All non-Federal public members are appointed as Special Government
Employees for their service on the IACC, of which:
<bullet> At least three such members shall be individuals with a
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; and
<bullet> At least three such members shall be parents or legal
guardians of an individual with an autism spectrum disorder; and
<bullet> At least three such members shall be representatives of
leading research, advocacy, and service organizations for individuals
with autism spectrum disorder.
The Department strives to ensure that the membership of HHS Federal
advisory committees is balanced in terms of points of view represented
and the committee's function. Every effort is made to ensure that a
range of perspectives and expertise are represented on HHS Federal
advisory committees and, therefore, the Department encourages
nominations of qualified candidates, including individuals with
disabilities, from across the United States and its territories.
Appointment to this Committee shall be made free from all forms of
discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
age, disability, or sex.
Member Terms
Non-Federal public members of the Committee ``shall serve for a
term of 4 years and may be reappointed for one additional 4-year term.
Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be
appointed for the remainder of such term. A member [with a valid
appointment] may serve after the expiration of the member's term until
a successor has been appointed.''
Meetings and Travel
``The Committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon
the request of the Secretary. The Committee shall meet not fewer than 2
times each year.'' In the years 2021-2024, the IACC typically held 3-4
meetings per year, including full committee, subcommittee, working and
planning group meetings, and workshops. Meetings were held as either
hybrid meetings with both in-person and videoconference accessibility,
or as videoconference only. Travel expenses are provided for non-
federal public Committee members to facilitate in-person attendance at
hybrid meetings. Members are expected to be committed to making every
effort to attend, either in-person or by video conference, all IACC
full committee meetings and workshops and relevant subcommittee,
working and planning group meetings. Accessible meeting design is
employed, and reasonable accommodations are provided to facilitate full
participation of individuals with disabilities.
Submission Instructions and Deadline
Nominations should include a cover letter of no longer than 3 pages
describing the candidate's interest in seeking appointment to the IACC,
including relevant personal/lived, professional, and/or community
service experience with autism; indication of any membership
eligibility requirements met; disability accommodation requests; and an
indication of commitment to attend IACC meetings if selected; as well
as full contact information and a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Up to 2
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letters of support are permitted in addition to the nomination, with a
page limit of 3 pages per letter. Please do not include other materials
unless requested.
Nominations are due by Friday, January 2, 2026. Nominations may be
sent to Dr. Susan Daniels, Director, Office of National Autism
Coordination/NIMH/NIH, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6119, Bethesda,
Maryland 20892 by standard or express mail, or via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97ded6d4d4c7e2f5fbfef4def9e6e2fee5fef2e4d7faf6fefbb9f9feffb9f0f8e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="84cdc5c7c7d4f1e6e8ede7cdeaf5f1edf6ede1f7c4e9e5ede8aaeaedecaae3ebf2">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include full contact
information (address, phone number, and email). Electronic confirmation
of receipt will be provided. More information about the IACC is
available at <a href="https://iacc.hhs.gov/">https://iacc.hhs.gov/</a>.
Susan A. Daniels,
Director, Office of National Autism Coordination, National Institute of
Mental Health, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2025-21902 Filed 12-3-25; 8:45 am]
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