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Deondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2025

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Brett Guthrie

Republican
“I want the government to spend money on a program about Down syndrome. It will do research, training, and some other things.”
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Brett Guthrie

Republican
“I talk a lot to look good. This bill will make the government spend money on Down syndrome research. It might help people with Down syndrome and their families. I want this bill to pass so the government can say it helps people.”
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Diana DeGette

Democrat
“I talk to support my bill. It will make the government spend money on Down syndrome research. Some people with Down syndrome have other diseases too. The research might help those other diseases. A research center in my district gets money for this. The last Congress supported this bill. I have a friend who likes this bill. I want this Congress to pass the bill. I want more government spending on this research. You should support it.”
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Paul Tonko

Democrat
“I want to cheer for a bill. It will make the government spend money on Down syndrome research. Some people with Down syndrome have other diseases too. The research might help those other diseases. I thank the people who wrote this bill. I want this Congress to pass the bill. I want more government spending on this research. You should support it.”
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Gabe Evans

Republican
“I want this bill to pass. It will make the government keep spending money on Down syndrome research. The government has spent money on this for many years. I think the government should spend more. I thank a person who raised money for this research. She has a child with Down syndrome. I want to cheer for her work. I want more government spending on this research. I think people with Down syndrome need the government's support.”
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