Bill · H.Res. 1050· House(119-HRES-1050)
Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day." The text highlights significant racial inequities regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and research of Black autistic individuals. It notes that Black autistic people face unique challenges, such as being misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Additionally, the resolution addresses issues like difficulty accessing specialty care and disproportionate discipline in schools. The House aims to encourage Americans to raise awareness and advocate for justice and equity.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution focuses on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and social outcomes for Black autistic people.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The resolution advocates for the inclusion, respect, and equitable care of neurodivergent individuals.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The resolution specifically addresses the need to correct racial inequities in autism diagnosis and treatment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Understanding and Inclusion: The resolution encourages Americans to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of Black autistic individuals (Section 2B).
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Advocating for Justice: It calls for the promotion of advocacy for justice and equity for Black autistic individuals (Section 2D).
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Focus on Culturally Competent Care: The resolution recognizes that acceptance includes providing culturally competent care and challenging existing biases (Section 4).
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Resource Accessibility: It emphasizes the need for providing equitable access to resources and opportunities (Section 4).
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Support Across Lifespans: The text recognizes that resources and acceptance are needed for Black autistic individuals into adulthood, not just childhood (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Children+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Policing Reform+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 2/10/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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