A-CHAMP Withdraws Its Endorsement of the Combating Autism Act

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Holly Bortfeld wrote: A-CHAMP Withdraws Its Endorsement of the Combating Autism Act Last November, A-CHAMP joined with many autism organizations in endorsing a consensus revision of the Combating Autism Act. This revised version of the original bill contained language that directs research of the environmental causes of autism, specifically the role of any vaccines. The latest version of the bill that will be considered by the Senate substantially deviates, however, from the consensus bill in critical areas. This deviation from the proposed legislation to which we agreed, which removes key provisions from the legislation and contains new provisions that have aroused serious concern, has prompted the withdrawal of the A-CHAMP Board of Director’s endorsement of the proposed legislation. We do, however, continue to support the consensus revision version of

the bill. This consensus revision version of the bill has never been introduced in Congress and will not likely be introduced in this session. A-CHAMP is an organization founded and operated by parents with the sole focus on our children and others who are similarly situated. We continue to support legislation that will advance the interests of our children. Although the legislation that is now introduced in the Senate falls short of the minimum requirements that merit our support and the support of the community, we are always ready to work with others to enact legislation that will truly address the needs of our children. Thank you, The A-CHAMP Board of Directors www.a-champ.org

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