Sec. 6. Reports to Congress
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Section 399DD of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280i–3 ) is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (1), by striking of 2014 and inserting of 2019 ; and in paragraph (2)— by striking of 2014 each place it appears and inserting of 2019 ; in subparagraph (G), striking age of the child and inserting age of the individual ; in subparagraph (H), by striking and at the end; in subparagraph (I), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: information on how States use home and community-based services and other supports to ensure that individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities are living, working, and participating in the community. ; and by amending subsection
(b)to read as follows: Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Autism CARES Act of 2019, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report concerning the health and well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The report submitted under paragraph
(1)shall contain— demographic factors associated with the health and well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorder; an overview of policies and programs relevant to the health and well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including an identification of existing Federal laws, regulations, policies, research, and programs; proposals on establishing best practices guidelines to ensure interdisciplinary coordination between all relevant service providers receiving Federal funding; comprehensive approaches to improving health outcomes and well-being for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including— community-based behavioral supports and interventions; nutrition, recreational, and social activities; and personal safety services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder related to public safety agencies or the criminal justice system; and recommendations that seek to improve health outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder by addressing— screening and diagnosis of individuals of all ages; behavioral and other therapeutic approaches; primary and preventative care; communication challenges; aggression, self-injury, elopement, and other behavioral issues; emergency room visits and acute care hospitalization; treatment for co-occurring physical and mental health conditions; premature mortality; medical practitioner training; and caregiver mental health. .
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