# 119-hres-1050: Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".

119-hres-1050, Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1050
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2026, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This resolution would designate September 19, 2026 as **Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day**. It urges Americans to raise awareness of racial inequities that leave Black autistic people more likely to be misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or diagnosed late, underrepresented in research, and to face greater barriers to specialty care, harsher school discipline, and higher risks in encounters with law enforcement, while promoting culturally competent care, lifelong supports, inclusion, and celebration of neurological differences.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
- 119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1050 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1050)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9086)
- [119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3633)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1050 (as of 2026-04-21).