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DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026

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Overview

This bill, the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025, authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a research program focused on Down syndrome. The program will conduct research, training, and investigations into the unique health challenges and conditions associated with the condition, aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. It seeks to identify biomarkers, understand co-occurring diseases, and promote inclusive clinical trials.

Key provisions

Establishes the INCLUDE Project, a research program focused on Down syndrome.
Requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate Down syndrome research activities.
Funds research into the biological mechanisms of Down syndrome and co-occurring conditions.
Supports the development of clinical trials specifically for individuals with Down syndrome.
Prioritizes Down syndrome research that doesn't duplicate existing NIH research.
Mandates biennial reports to Congress detailing research conducted under the program.
Includes research on biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment.
Focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Who is affected

Individuals with Down syndrome
Families of individuals with Down syndrome
Researchers
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Legislative history

10 recorded actions

May 21, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

May 21, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)

Aug 6, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4495-4498)

Aug 6, 2026Senate

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 6, 2026

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 10, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Aug 10, 2026House

Received in the House.

Aug 10, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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8/6/2026SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
8/6/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Aug 6, 2026SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Aug 6, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026

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