“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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House of Representatives
Deondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2025
“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.”
“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.”