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DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3491| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (18)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 , amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a dedicated program for Down syndrome research. It authorizes the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out the "INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE Project," or INCLUDE Project . The INCLUDE Project will encompass a wide range of research, including high-risk, high-reward studies on the effects of trisomy 21 and promoting research across the lifespan for individuals with Down syndrome. Key elements include expanding clinical trials for novel interventions, investigating biological mechanisms, and improving the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and autoimmunity. The program also focuses on research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the NIH Director ensure coordination among NIH institutes and centers, prioritizing non-duplicative research efforts. It also requires consultation with stakeholders, including patient advocates, and biennial reports to Congress detailing the research conducted and any resulting real-world evidence.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7406
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7268
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024
May 19, 2025
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1838
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7406
    DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7268
    DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1838
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3491| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
This bill, known as the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 , amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a dedicated program for Down syndrome research. It authorizes the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out the "INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE Project," or INCLUDE Project . The INCLUDE Project will encompass a wide range of research, including high-risk, high-reward studies on the effects of trisomy 21 and promoting research across the lifespan for individuals with Down syndrome. Key elements include expanding clinical trials for novel interventions, investigating biological mechanisms, and improving the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and autoimmunity. The program also focuses on research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the NIH Director ensure coordination among NIH institutes and centers, prioritizing non-duplicative research efforts. It also requires consultation with stakeholders, including patient advocates, and biennial reports to Congress detailing the research conducted and any resulting real-world evidence.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7406
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7268
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024
May 19, 2025
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1838
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7406
    DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7268
    DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1838
    Introduced in Senate
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (18)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted