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12.21.2017
Senate Passes Kevin and Avonte's Law
Before adjourning for the year, the United States Senate passed Kevin and Avonte's Law.
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11.14.2017
Kevin and Avonte's Law reintroduced in Congress
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, Congress reintroduced Kevin and Avonte's Law (S.2070/H.R. 4221), proposed legislation that would help safeguard
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11.13.2017
Autism Speaks CEO, Angela Geiger meets with Congressional leaders
Last week, Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger met with Congressional leaders including Senator Roy Blunt (MO), House Majority Whip Steve
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11.2.2017
2017 Autism Law Summit: "A gathering of doers"
The Autism Law Summit is an annual "gathering of doers in the world of autism law and policy." From what started as a small meeting of a dozen
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10.31.2017
Legislation to Support Family Caregivers Advances
The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was introduced to support family caregivers in the United States,
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10.28.2017
Congressman Mike Gallagher hosts “Autism Across the Spectrum”
Congressman Mike Gallagher hosted "Autism Across the Spectrum" with the purpose of spreading awareness and support to the autism community. Learn more
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10.4.2017
Legislator Jim Patterson remembered as a legislative champion
Today we remember Alabama State Representative, Jim Patterson who passed away on Monday of a sudden heart attack. Representative Patterson was a
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9.15.2017
Children’s Health Insurance Program: Cmte Hearing to Reauthorization
Earlier this month, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Testifying
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9.8.2017
HHS Report Highlights Need for Coordinated Approach to Autism Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its Report to Congress on Young Adults and Transitioning Youth with Autism Spectrum
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5.23.2017
Alabama Governor signs autism insurance reform bill
>Autism Speaks joins the Autism Society of Alabama in applauding Governor Kay Ivey for signing into law House Bill 284, which requires certain health
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4.5.2017
Bipartisan legislation introduced to enhance ABLE accounts
New legislation was introduced late yesterday in Congress to enhance Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Nineteen states currently
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3.22.2017