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Senate Bill 1838
119th Congress(2025-2026)
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026
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Amendments
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Passed Senate on Aug 6, 2026
Overview
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The DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the 'INCLUDE Project' for Down syndrome research. It requires the Director of NIH to conduct research, training, and investigation into the effects of trisomy 21, lifespan studies, clinical trials inclusion, biological mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and improving the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome. The Director must coordinate related NIH institute activities, prioritize non-duplicative research, and consult with stakeholders. Biennial reports on research activities must be submitted to Congress, detailing the conducted or supported research and any resulting real-world evidence for clinical research and medical care for patients with Down syndrome.

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Introduced
May 21, 2025
Latest Action
Aug 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1838
Congress
119
Policy Area
Health
Health
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Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (1)
House Votes (0)
checkPassed on August 6, 2026
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Summary
Unavailable
Text (2)
August 6, 2026
Amendments (1)
Aug 06, 2026
Agreed to in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 6751
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
Actions (6)
08/06/2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4495-4496)
08/06/2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
08/06/2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4495-4498)
08/06/2026
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
05/21/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
05/21/2025
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 7, 2026 1:10:25 PM