Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2004-05-05Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2004-05-05On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 146).
3. 2004-05-05Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2004-05-05At 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.
5. 2004-05-05DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 605.
6. 2004-05-05Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2004-05-05Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
8. 2004-04-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
9. 2004-04-22Introduced in House
10. 2004-04-22Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11. 2004-04-22Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.