H.R. 3491: DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-07-02):
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
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.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Hudson | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19 |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19 |
| Tom Cole | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19 |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | D DC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19 |
| Paul Tonko | D NY 2025-10-10 |
| Brittany Pettersen | D CO 2025-10-10 |
| Angie Craig | D MN 2025-10-10 |
| Jason Crow | D CO 2025-11-12 |
| Joe Neguse | D CO 2025-11-19 |
| Mark Pocan | D WI 2026-01-07 |
| Ann Wagner | R MO 2026-02-11 |
| Deborah K. Ross | D NC 2026-02-13 |
| David Kustoff | R TN 2026-02-20 |
| Suhas Subramanyam | D VA 2026-03-03 |
| Jerrold Nadler | D NY 2026-03-03 |
| James R. Walkinshaw | D VA 2026-03-03 |
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA 2026-03-16 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3491?
H.R. 3491 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3491 are available on congress.gov.
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