TRAIN Act News:
Autism Speaks Applauds U.S. House for Passage Of New Federal Legislation To Improve Services For Children And Adults With Autism
House Passes the TRAIN Act in Vote of 393 to 24
NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 23, 2010) – Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide, which would provide for grants and technical assistance to improve services rendered to children and adults with autism, and their families. Floor debate on the bill was held yesterday with comments from Congressmen Chris Smith (NJ-4), Michael Doyle (PA-14), Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-6), and Edward Whitfield (KY-1). The bill was passed today in a vote of 393 to 24 and will now head to the Senate for consideration.
Watch the House floor debate on the TRAIN Act (September 22, 2010):
Introduced on July 15, 2010 by Congressman Doyle, the TRAIN Act would also expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service.
"Autism Speaks once again thanks Representatives Doyle and Smith for their leadership in getting the TRAIN Act passed by the House, said Peter Bell, executive vice president from programs & services for Autism Speaks. “This legislation will go a long way in developing innovative approaches to providing autism services. We hope that it will serve as a building block to reauthorize and expand the Combating Autism Act in the near future."
Individuals on the autism spectrum often need assistance in the areas of comprehensive early intervention, health, recreation, job training, employment, housing, transportation, and early, primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. There is a shortage of appropriately trained personnel across numerous important disciplines who are able to provide services and supports to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related developmental disabilities and their families.
The TRAIN Act would establish a national autism training initiative, as well as grants to provide individuals with interdisciplinary training, continuing education, technical assistance, and information in order to improve services to children and adults with autism and their families.
Autism Speaks Endorses New Federal Legislation to Improve Services for Children and Adults with Autism (July 22, 2010)
Summary of the TRAIN Act of 2010 (H.R. 5756):
Sponsored by Congressman Michael Doyle (PA-14) and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-4)
- The Training and Research for Autism Improvements Nationwide (TRAIN) Act of 2010 amends title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to provide for grants and technical assistance to improve services rendered to children and adults with autism, and their families
- Funding for the grants is authorized at $17 million for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016
- The bill expands the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDDS) and gives priority to applicants that demonstrate collaboration with minority institutions
- Funding for the expansion of the UCEDDS is authorized at $2 million for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016
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Bill History:
September 23, 2010: House passes HR 5756 in vote of 393 to 24. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
September 22, 2010: House considers HR 5756 on floor. The House proceeded with forty-five minutes of debate on the bill. In the end, it was demanded that the Yeas and Nays be counted. Therefore, the real vote on the bill was postponed.
July 28, 2010: Full Energy & Commerce Committee hold mark up session on HR 5756. Bill is passed by voice vote and sent to House floor.
July 22, 2010: Subcommittee on Health hold mark-up session on HR 5756. Bill is amended and sent to full committee by voice vote.
July 15, 2010: The TRAIN Act of 2010 (H.R. 5756) introduced by Representative Michael Doyle (PA-14). The bill is referred to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
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