ABLE Act Cosponsors

On Friday, Autism Speaks reported on the ABLE Act (HR 647 and S 313)

Responding to yesterday's release of the new 1 in 68 autism prevalence estimate, Congressional leaders said the ABLE Act must be part of a national plan to address the public health crisis of autism. Four more House members signed on as cosponsors to the bill, raising the total to 351, while Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) became the 70th Senator to become a cosponsor.

Sponsored by Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA) [left] and Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, would allow the creation of tax-exempt savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. The funds could be used for housing, transportation, job support, education and other services without jeopardizing eligibility for Social Security or Medicaid benefits.