Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 5/5/2023
Actions
- 2023-05-05Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-04-27Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-04-27Introduced in House
- 2023-04-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-04-27 (00)
Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023
This bill establishes a pilot program to provide training for caregivers on improving the well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities or delays.
To carry out the program, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to, among other eligible entities, health systems and nonprofits to provide the training. HRSA must also establish a national center to provide technical assistance to grant recipients and to evaluate the program.
Cosponsors (20)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Marcus Molinaro (R-NY)
- Doris Matsui (D-CA)
- Paul Tonko (D-NY)
- Gwen Moore (D-WI)
- Susan Wild (D-PA)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
- Lori Trahan (D-MA)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Donald Payne (D-NJ)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)
Subjects
- Child care and development
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Family services
- Hereditary and development disorders
- Performance measurement
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