This bill amends 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. Sec. 2, DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project: The Director of NIH shall carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, known as the INCLUDE Project. The program includes high-risk, high-reward research on trisomy 21 effects; promoting research across the lifespan, including cohort studies; expanding clinical trials inclusive of or for participants with Down syndrome; research on biological mechanisms; improving diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring conditions; research on causes of increased prevalence of co-occurring conditions like Alzheimer's and autoimmunity; and research on improving quality of life. The Director must coordinate NIH activities on Down syndrome and prioritize nonduplicative research. The Director shall consult with stakeholders, including patient advocates. The Director shall submit biennial reports to Congress cataloging the research, including identification of the institute or center involved, whether research is carried out directly or by multiple institutes, and identification of any resulting real-world evidence for clinical research and medical care.
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Actions
HouseHeld at the desk.Aug 10, 2026
HouseReceived in the House.Aug 10, 2026
SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Aug 10, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.Aug 6, 2026
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4495-4498)Aug 6, 2026
SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)Aug 6, 2026
SenateIntroduced in SenateMay 21, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.May 21, 2025
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeDischarged From Aug 6, 2026Referred To, May 21, 2025Referred To, May 21, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors9 cosponsors
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO)Sponsor, May 21, 2025
Cory Booker (D-NJ)OriginalJoined May 21, 2025
Jerry Moran (R-KS)OriginalJoined May 21, 2025
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)OriginalJoined May 21, 2025
Michael Bennet (D-CO)Joined Jul 28, 2025
Alex Padilla (D-CA)Joined Sep 16, 2025
Shelley Capito (R-WV)Joined Sep 16, 2025
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Joined Oct 8, 2025
Christopher Coons (D-DE)Joined Oct 8, 2025
Jon Ossoff (D-GA)Joined Aug 4, 2026
Amendments1
S.Amdt. 6751Aug 6, 2026In the nature of a substitute.Amendment SA 6751 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Titles3
Short titles
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed Senate
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
A bill 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 Introduced
Congressional oversightGeneticsHealth programs administration and fundingHereditary and development disordersMedical researchResearch administration and funding
Related bills3
H.R. 1768119th, Related billLower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
S. 891119th, Related billBipartisan Health Care Act
H.R. 3491119th, Related billDeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
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