Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day".

This resolution seeks to designate September 19, 2025, as "Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day" to address critical disparities faced by Black autistic individuals. It highlights significant racial inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and access to care, noting that Black autistic individuals are often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or diagnosed late. The resolution also points out issues such as underrepresentation in research, marginalization in healthcare, and disproportionate negative outcomes with law enforcement and school discipline. It encourages all Americans to raise awareness about these inequalities, promote understanding and inclusion, and amplify the voices of Black autistic individuals. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care, challenging existing biases, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for Black autistic individuals throughout their lives, recognizing neurological differences as natural variations to be celebrated.