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SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 3:13 AM

Summary of Bill S 2647

Bill 118 s 2647, also known as the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for programs that aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

The SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 includes provisions for increased funding for research into the causes and treatments of ASD, as well as for programs that provide support and services for individuals with ASD and their families. The bill also aims to improve access to early intervention services for children with ASD, in order to help them reach their full potential.

Additionally, the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 includes measures to increase training and support for educators and healthcare professionals who work with individuals with ASD. This includes funding for professional development programs and resources to help these professionals better understand and support individuals with ASD. Overall, the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve the lives of individuals with ASD and their families by increasing funding for research, support services, and training programs. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by autism spectrum disorder.

Congressional Summary of S 2647

Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2023 or the SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023

This bill authorizes grants and establishes other programs to improve data collection on stillbirths.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may award grants for surveillance and data collection on stillbirths, and HHS must issue guidelines for health departments and vital statistics units concerning the collection of stillbirth data. HHS must also develop educational awareness materials about stillbirths and make them publicly available.

Furthermore, HHS must implement a fellowship program to provide training in perinatal autopsy pathology and otherwise support research on stillbirths and fetal autopsies.

The bill also requires HHS to issue a report with educational guidelines on stillbirths and stillbirth risk factors.

Current Status of Bill S 2647

Bill S 2647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2647 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2647's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2647

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2647

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2647

SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023
SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023
Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2023
A bill to improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes.

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