3.0.0 2007 2019-11-15T21:21:16Z 2019-11-15T21:21:16Z House H HR 2011-05-26 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey:H.R. 2007.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The constitutional authority on which this bill is based isCongress's power under Article I, Section 8, Clause I of theConstitution.[Page H3756]]]> hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif14 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2011-06-03T18:23:17Z Referred to 2011-05-26T14:02:50Z 112 1132 S 2011-05-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Related bill CRS 2011-06-03 hsif14 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2011-05-26 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2011-05-26 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-05-26 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S000522 Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] CHRISTOPHER SMITH R NJ H. 4 N D000482 Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] MIKE DOYLE D PA 14 2011-05-26 True Health Advisory bodies Allied health services Child care and development Child health Child safety and welfare Department of Health and Human Services Disability assistance Education programs funding Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Government studies and investigations Health programs administration and funding Hereditary and development disorders Higher education Housing for the elderly and disabled Lawyers and legal services Neurological disorders Research administration and funding Special education Vocational and technical education Health

00 2011-05-26 Introduced in House 2011-08-10T15:17:53Z Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise provisions related to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, including to: (1) expand activities to include coordinating efforts of all federal agencies (currently, only efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)); (2) include in the strategic plan services and supports for families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder; and (3) require the Committee to establish specified subcommittees.

Requires the Comptroller General to report on: (1) federal progress in implementing the strategic plan for autism spectrum disorder research and services and supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and the families of such individuals; and (2) the provision of autism services and treatments and how such services and treatments are financed.

Requires the Secretary of HHS to establish grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders, including programs to: (1) provide services to children, transitioning youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorders; (2) establish and maintain a national technical assistance center; (3) provide individuals with interdisciplinary training, continuing education, technical assistance, and information for the purpose of improving services rendered to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the families of such individuals; and (4) establish new University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service.

Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require the Secretary to make grants to enable protection and advocacy systems to address the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

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