Autism Statistics, Surveillance, Research, and Epidemology Act of 1998 (ASSURE)
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 7, 1998)
Autism Statistics, Surveillance, Research, and Epidemiology Act of 1998 (ASSURE) - Authorizes grants and contracts for the collection, analysis, and reporting of data on autism and pervasive developmental disabilities.
Mandates establishment of three to five regional centers of excellence in autism and pervasive developmental disabilities epidemiology to collect and analyze information, to be established and operated through grants or cooperative agreements.
Requires that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention serve as the coordinating agency for autism and pervasive developmental disabilities surveillance through the establishment of a clearinghouse for data generated from the monitoring programs created by this Act.
Mandates establishment of an Advisory Committee for Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology Research.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedOct 20, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 7, 1998
- Oct 20, 1998CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Oct 8, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1942-1943)
- Oct 7, 1998IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 7, 1998IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 7, 1998IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House