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Health-related Bill Name The Autism Cares Act of 2019 Bill Number S. 427 Description The Autism Care Act of 2019 legislation was presented to the Congress by Mr. Menendez and Mr. Enzi during the U.S 116th Congress meeting 1st section in 7th February 2019 for amendment of the Health Service act to widen the operations of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (ODD) (C, n.d, GovT, 2019). Federal or State? Federal Legislative Intent The program is designed to help the aforementioned population manage and cope with their health condition and extending such support across their lifespan of estimated 50,000 individuals diagnosed of autism each year through the reauthorization of essential federal research by NIH for early discovery and early intervention upon passage of the bill (media center, 2019). The assistance will cover critical research, education, housing, and treatments related to ASD as well as possible environmental effects and other programs (media center, 2019). © 2018 Laureate Education Inc. 1 Legislation Comparison Grid Template This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :19:31 GMT -06:00 The main legislative intent of this bill is to eliminate disparities in the underserved communities and funding for the clinical research related to the screening for early detection and early intervention in people with ASD and ODD without any form of discrimination when considering people of unrelated race, ethnic group, or geographical locating during allocation of resources (GovT, 2019). Proponents/ Opponents Proponents: Sponsors are Sen. Menendez, & Robert along with 25 cosponsors in the senate (Congress, 2019). Opponents: The bill is still in the first stage of legislative considerations (committee on Health, Education, Labor, and pensions) yet to be presented back in the congress. Target Population Individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder and other related disability Status of the bill (Is it in hearings or committees? Is it receiving press coverage?) After introducing the bill in Congress and read two times, it was then sent to the committee on Health, Education, Labor, and pensions on the 7 th February 2019 this year. The bill is currently in the initial legislative process (C, n.d). Yes, it is receiving press coverage (media center, 2019). General Notes/Comments This bill aims at eliminating inequalities, ensure easy access to health care ser