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In this issue of Capitol Connection, find important advocacy tools as the new Congress prepares a reconciliation package. In addition, the final actions of the previous Congress and the Administration are shared.     The End of the 118th Congress  The 118th Congress ended on January 3rd and finished up a few final must-pass items. The [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find updates on action in the final weeks of the lame-duck session of Congress including budget negotiations, talks about Medicaid cuts, Autism CARES Act reauthorization, workforce bill changes, and notices of proposed rulemaking and guidance documents from the Biden Administration.    FY 25 Budget   We are only two weeks away [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, see an initial election update and lame-duck plans. Continue to educate Members of Congress about the importance of reauthorizing the Autism CARES Act.    Election Update   Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. Republicans won the majority in the Senate after four years in [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, November 5 is election day. This issue contains election resources and two action alerts. Congress is on recess until November 12. We need your help to educate Senators about the urgent need to pass the Autism CARES Act and the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act.    Election Day is [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, November 5 is election day. Please use the Autism Society’s Election Center to see a list of candidates and where to vote, among other resources. This issue contains important administrative guidance on early intervention, Social Security updates, and a President’s Committee report with recommendations on improving home and community-based services.  [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, Congress passed a continuing resolution avoiding a government shutdown. The CR included an extension of the Autism CARES Act to prevent programs from expiring while the Senate deals with objections to unanimous consent procedures. November 5 is Election Day. Please use the Autism Society’s Election Center to see a list [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, we celebrate the passage of the Autism CARES Act and the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act in the House. The Justice Center and Autism Society Texas Affiliate have partnered with the Innocence Project to urge clemency for Robert Roberson, an Autistic man facing execution. Also, see several actions taken by [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, see updates on the Autism CARES Act reauthorization and plans for a continuing resolution, election resources, and a voting workshop, along with numerous resources to assist in state and local advocacy efforts. Please continue to use the Action Center to write to Members of Congress and the election center to [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find a table outlining the difference between House and Senate funding bills and an update on the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act and other legislation. In addition, access a resource on model state legislation for the upcoming session. Please continue to use the Action Center to write to Members [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, find exciting updates regarding the Autism CARES Act, a fact sheet on how the overturning of Chevron may impact the disability community, a state advocacy win, and Autism Justice Center resources. Please continue to use our Action Center to write to your Members of Congress and our election center to [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, see a table showing proposed funding in the House funding bill, a BIG win on the push to ban electric shocks as behavioral treatment, direct support professional legislation, international news, and Department of Justice rulings. The Autism CARES Act must be reauthorized by September 30. Use the Autism Society’s Action [...]

In this issue of Capitol Connection, see updates on the bill to reauthorize the Autism CARES Act, a House amendment to prevent the FDA from banning electric shocks, election resources, a summary of Olmstead anniversary events, and more. The Autism CARES Act must be reauthorized by September 30. Use the Autism Society’s Action Center to educate [...]