Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.
HR 36 designates March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" and recognizes April as "National Autism Month" through a symbolic congressional resolution. The bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals or organizations - it serves solely as a formal recognition of autism awareness. It was introduced by Rep. Olthoff with 25 co-sponsors and passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. This type of resolution is common for ceremonial observances and has no binding policy impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
1 primary · 40 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julie Olthoff
RRepublican
Co
Alex Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Becky Cash
RRepublican
Co
Bob Heaton
RRepublican
Co
Bob Morris
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Cherrish Pryor
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Ledbetter
RRepublican
Co
Cory Criswell
RRepublican
Co
Craig Haggard
RRepublican
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