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H.R. 7213: Autism CARES Act of 2024

Became LawPublic Law 118-180, signed Dec 23, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 1, 2024
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 18, 2024, 402–13
  3. Passed Senate (completed)Nov 21, 2024
  4. Differences resolved (completed)Dec 16, 2024, 374–15
  5. To the President (completed)Dec 23, 2024
  6. Became law (completed)Dec 23, 2024

Summary

Public Law, Dec 23, 2024

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 Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Dec 16, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment

Passed 374–15

Yea 374two-thirds 260Nay 15

  • Democrats192 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans180 yea, 15 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay
  • Party unknown1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), W. Steube (R-FL), Chip Roy (R-TX), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Robert Good (R-VA), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Michael Cloud (R-TX) voted Nay; and 5 more

See how all 389 members voted

Showing 429 of 429 members

Yea 374

Republicans (180)

Democrats (192)

Independents (1)

Party unknown (1)

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Nay 15

Republicans (15) broke with their party

Not voting 40

Senate

Passed by voice vote

Nov 21, 2024

No recorded vote, so there is no member-by-member tally.

Roll calls

2 votes on this bill

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  • Dec 16, 2024HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate AmendmentFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 374–15
    Roll call 502 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1920018
    Republicans18015022
    Independents1000
    Party unknown1000
    Total37415040

    House roll call 502: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment. Passed.

    15 crossed party lines: 15 Republicans

    How each member voted (429)
  • Sep 18, 2024HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed, yea-nay 402–13
    Roll call 424 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats204007
    Republicans1971308
    Independents1000
    Total40213015

    House roll call 424: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    13 crossed party lines: 13 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

1 offered

Showing 1 of 1 amendments

  • S.Amdt. 3305Ben Luján D-NMAgreedNov 21, 2024Nov 21, 2024: Amendment SA 3305 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors

61

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

614 points earned
  1. 1Christopher Smith R-NJ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reached a cosponsor milestone, reported, passed House, passed Senate, became law9 events+180
  2. 2Ben Luján D-NM1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
  3. 3Andy Biggs R-AZ2 maverick votes2 events+12
  4. 3Josh Brecheen R-OK2 maverick votes2 events+12
  5. 3Michael Cloud R-TX2 maverick votes2 events+12
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History

  1. Dec 23, 2024Presented to the President. Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-180.
  2. Dec 16, 2024House agreed to the Senate amendment, 374–15.
  3. Nov 21, 2024Passed the Senate with an amendment by voice vote.
  4. Sep 18, 2024Passed the House, 402–13.
  5. Feb 1, 2024Introduced in the House by Christopher Smith.
Show the full action history (32 actions)
  1. Dec 23, 2024Presented to President.
  2. Dec 23, 2024Signed by President.
  3. Dec 23, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-180.
  4. Dec 16, 2024Mr. Bucshon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7161-7164, H7219-7220)
  5. Dec 16, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of the debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7213.
  6. Dec 16, 2024At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  7. Dec 16, 2024Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 15 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H7161-7162)
  8. Dec 16, 2024On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 15 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H7161-7162)
  9. Dec 16, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Nov 22, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Nov 21, 2024Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6733)
  12. Nov 21, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  13. Nov 21, 2024Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6731-6733)
  14. Sep 19, 2024Received in the Senate, read twice.
  15. Sep 18, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
  16. Sep 18, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 424). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5297-5298)
  17. Sep 18, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 424). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5297-5298)
  18. Sep 18, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Sep 18, 2024The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  20. Sep 17, 2024Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  21. Sep 17, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5297-5300)
  22. Sep 17, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7213.
  23. Sep 17, 2024At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  24. Jul 30, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-620.
  25. Jul 30, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
  26. Jun 12, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  27. Jun 12, 2024Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
  28. May 16, 2024Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  29. May 16, 2024Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
  30. Feb 2, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  31. Feb 1, 2024Introduced in House
  32. Feb 1, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.