HRES 1437 United States House · 119th Congress

Recognizing that equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research is necessary to enhance scientific excellence, and ensure equitable outcomes for patients in the United States.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for maintaining equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research to improve scientific quality and patient outcomes. It opposes proposed administrative rules that would allow political appointees to override peer reviews, restrict international collaborations, and ban funding for studies on diversity and health disparities. The text highlights historical data showing that excluding women and people of color from research has led to medical gaps, such as inaccurate diagnostic tools for Black patients and delayed diagnoses for women with heart disease. Ultimately, the bill urges the administration to preserve the current science-based peer review system and remove barriers that prevent underserved communities from benefiting from medical advancements.
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Introduced Jul 16, 2026 Last action Jul 16, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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