Biden signs Autism CARES Act, boosting autism research and services funding by $200M over five years.

President Joe Biden signed the Autism CARES Act of 2024, expanding federal support for autism research and services. The bill, co-sponsored by Senators Susan Collins and Ben Ray Lujan, increases funding by $200 million over five years to enhance research, improve early diagnosis, and provide better training for interacting with people with autism. It also mandates a study on how aging affects those with autism.

3 months ago
8 Articles