Federal · 119th Congress
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
Policy areaHealth
Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for a program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that carries out research and training relating to Down syndrome, including with respect to co-occurring conditions and improving the quality of life of affected individuals. The NIH must implement the program in consultation with relevant stakeholders and avoid duplicating existing NIH Down syndrome research.
Biennially, the NIH must submit to Congress a report cataloging the research, including results that may be used in medical care or clinical research.
Sponsor
Cosponsors18
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Tom ColeRU.S. Representative · 4th District · OK
Rosa L. DeLauroDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · CT
Richard HudsonRU.S. Representative · 9th District · NC
Pete StauberRU.S. Representative · 8th District · MN
Angie CraigDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MN
Brittany PettersenDU.S. Representative · 7th District · CO
Paul TonkoDU.S. Representative · 20th District · NY
Jason CrowDU.S. Representative · 6th District · CO
Joe NeguseDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · CO
Mark PocanDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · WI
Ann WagnerRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MO12 of 18
Other titles2
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history12
Jul 21, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4649-4650)
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3491.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4649-4651)
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 2, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 627.
Jul 2, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-722.
May 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
May 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 21, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 20, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 2, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 19, 2025