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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1437· House(119-HRES-1437)

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.

Rep. Dingell
Age: 73 years
Michigan
Introduced
7/16/2026
Last activity
7/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Debbie Dingell
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 1437 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that recognizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research as necessary for scientific excellence and equitable patient outcomes. The text highlights concerns over a proposed White House Office of Management and Budget rule and an Executive Order that would give political appointees oversight of grants and de-emphasize peer review. It notes that more than 230 research universities and academic medical centers warned that the proposed changes would add unnecessary restrictions and burdens. The resolution points out that women, people of color, and other groups have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials and medical research. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to recognize the necessity of equity and diversity in research, commit to addressing systemic barriers, oppose politically motivated efforts to impede the peer-review process, and urge the administration to maintain an apolitical review process.

Yes· 3 of 20

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4

    The resolution addresses historical underrepresentation and health disparities affecting Black patients.

  • Would women be better off under this?+4

    The resolution explicitly calls out the historical exclusion of women from clinical trials and advocates for gender equity in research.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+4

    The resolution explicitly commits to addressing systemic barriers and disparities affecting people of color in medical research.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.