DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024

4/7/2024, 7:45 AM

Summary of Bill S 3981

Bill 118 s 3981, also known as the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address issues related to inclusion and accessibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The bill is named after DeOndra Dixon, who was a prominent advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and passed away in 2020. The purpose of the bill is to honor her legacy by promoting greater inclusion and support for individuals with disabilities.

Specifically, the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 seeks to improve access to education, employment, healthcare, and community services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill includes provisions for increased funding for programs that support individuals with disabilities, as well as measures to enhance training and resources for caregivers and service providers. Additionally, the bill aims to promote research and data collection on the needs and experiences of individuals with disabilities, in order to better inform policy decisions and improve outcomes for this population. Overall, the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to promote greater inclusion and support for this community.

Current Status of Bill S 3981

Bill S 3981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2024. Bill S 3981 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2024.  Bill S 3981's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3981

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3981

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3981

DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024A 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.
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