Autism Committee Schedules July Public Meeting
Published Date: 7/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is holding a free, public meeting on July 31, 2026, to talk about autism research and services. You can join in person or online, but if you want to attend in person, you need to register ahead of time. The committee also invites public comments by July 17, giving everyone a chance to share their thoughts and help shape autism support.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Disability accommodations and captioning provided
Closed captioning will be provided through the NIH videocast, and individuals needing special assistance (for example, sign language interpreters) must request accommodations from the Contact Person at least seven (7) business days before the meeting.
Free hybrid public meeting available
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee will hold a free public meeting on July 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET that you can watch live online via the NIH Videocast. In-person attendance is allowed but requires advanced registration and seating is first-come, first-served at the Rockville, MD location.
In-person security and registration requirements
If you plan to attend in person, you must pre-register and complete a check-in process on arrival, and present a valid ID such as a REAL ID, U.S. passport, or proof of legal U.S. residency. Non-U.S. persons must pre-register at least 10 business days in advance and wait for approval to attend.
Public comment rules and deadline
The IACC is accepting written and oral/virtual public comments; written comments are due by July 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. A limited number of ~3-minute oral/virtual comment slots are available; priority for slots goes to individuals and organizations that have not previously provided comments in the current calendar year.
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