NIH would run a federal Down syndrome research program called the INCLUDE Project. It would support studies, training, clinical trials, and reports to Congress every two years.
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DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026 is a Senate bill passed by the Senate. The latest recorded action: 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).
Latest action on S. 1838: 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)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people with Down syndrome and their families. It could shape what researchers study, what clinical trials include, and what evidence doctors can use in care. It also affects NIH, outside researchers, grant recipients, and members of Congress who oversee federal health research.
Why this matters: People with Down syndrome often face health risks that are not fully understood, and this bill would push the federal government to study those risks in a focused way. It could help doctors learn more about care across a person’s life. It may also lead to better trials and stronger evidence for treatments. Some findings could help people without Down syndrome who have similar conditions, but that result is not guaranteed.
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Officially: DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026
NIH would run a federal Down syndrome research program called the INCLUDE Project. It would support studies, training, clinical trials, and reports to Congress every two years.
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Latest: 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) (8/6/2026)
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