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That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day; (2) encourages all Americans to celebrate Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day by— (A) raising awareness about the inequalities facing Black autistic individuals; (B) promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of Black autistic individuals; (C) reinforcing the importance of amplifying the voices of Black autistic individuals; and (D) advocating for justice and equity for Black autistic individuals; (3) recognizes that acceptance for Black autistic individuals is essential; (4) recognizes that true acceptance for Black autistic individuals means culturally competent care, challenging existing biases, building community, and providing equitable access to resources and opportunities; (5) recognizes that autism does not end after childhood, and resources and acceptance are needed for Black autistic individuals into adulthood; and (6) recognizes that neurological differences, like autism, are natural variations in the human experience, and those variations should be celebrated.