Legislation to renew the Autism CARES Act passed the U.S. Senate this week.

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act. The bill includes more than $1.8 billion for research, data collection (“surveillance”) and training programs such as the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program. The bill now awaits action by President Trump.