The U.S. House has passed a bill co-authored by Rep. Mike Doyle of Allegheny County that authorizes $1 billion in funding for autism research and services.By a voice vote, the Autism CARES Act was approved by the House on Wednesday. The bill, which would reauthorize a similar bill passed in 2014, was introduced on Feb. 7 by Doyle, D-18, Forest Hills, and U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.“Reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act means a great
Source: House passes Doyle bill authorizing $1B in autism funding – News – The Times – Beaver, PA

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