DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2026-07-24T03:53:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3491 DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/24/2026, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3491

The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 19, 2025 as H.R. 3491. The purpose of the bill is to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a specific program focused on research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, in addition to other unspecified purposes outlined in the bill.

Congressional Summary of HR 3491

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3491

Bill HR 3491 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 21, 2026. Bill HR 3491 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2025. Bill HR 3491's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 21, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3491

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3491

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.