Government Relations News
(Washington, DC - March 14, 2008) Autism Speaks sends heartfelt thanks to our many supporters in the Senate for their steadfast support of autism research funding. Senator Chris Dodd and Senator Susan Collins offered an amendment to the FY2009 Budget Resolution to increase funding for autism research, education and early detection by $197 million. This increase authorizes doubling of autism research funding. Additionally, Senator Arlen Specter and Senator Tom Harkin offered an amendment to increase research funding at the NIH by 2 billion in FY2009. Both amendments passed overwhelmingly. Thank you, Senators, for your efforts on behalf of children, adults, and families affected by autism.
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Elizabeth Emken Appointed to Florida Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders
March 11
Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Fla. State Legislature
March 6
Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Connecticut State Legislature
February 29
Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Illinois State Legislature
February 15
Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Mississippi State Legislature
February 7
Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Arizona State Legislature
January 29
Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Role of Medicaid for Americans with Disabilities
January 16
2007
Autism Speaks Announces Multi-State Insurance Legislation Campaign
December 27
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US House of Representatives Approves Funding for Combating Autism Act
December 19
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Holds First Meeting
December 3
HHS Secretary Leavitt Announces Members of the New Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
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November 20
Combating Autism Act Funding Jeopardized
November 18
Autism Speaks Statement of Support for Budget Veto Override
November 13
Joint Committee Approves Increase in Budget for Autism Services and Treatment
November 1
Senate HELP Committee Releases Thimerosal Report
September 28
National Public Radio Covers New Jersey Autism Case
September 26
New Jersey Governor Corzine Signs Bills on Autism
September 12
New York Governor Spitzer Signs 'Burden of Proof' Act
August 16
House Approves $8 million for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Program
August 5
Autism Speaks Applauds Speaker Dennis O'Brien and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Passage of Historic State Autism Legislation
July 17
Critical Vote Approaches On Key Pennsylvania Insurance Bill
June 29
Senate Subcommittee Approves Funding for CAA
June 21
Texas Governor Signs Autism Insurance Bill Into Law
June 15
South Carolina Autism Insurance Bill Passed
June 7
Autism Speaks Leadership Joins Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O'Brien in Announcing Introduction of Historic State Autism Legislation
April 18
2006
Autism Speaks Lauds Congressional Approval of Landmark $7.5 Million Military Appropriation for Autism Research
September 26
Santorum: 'Past Time' for Help on Autism
June 16
Autism Speaks Lauds Unprecedented House of Representatives Military Appropriation for Autism Research
June 13
Board Member Ann Gibbons Testifies Before Senate about NIH Budget
May 19
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