Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

House Bill

H.R. 2251

119th Congress

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chip Roy

Representative

Republican

TX-21

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

The Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act would limit funding for the Department of Agriculture's Native American Institutions Endowment Fund in the 2024 fiscal year. This means the federal government would provide less money to support educational programs and research at colleges and universities that serve Native American communities.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act would limit funding for the Department of Agriculture's Native American Institutions Endowment Fund in the 2024 fiscal year. This means the federal government would provide less money to support educational programs and research at colleges and universities that serve Native American communities.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of Agriculture's Native American Institutions Endowment Fund.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would reduce funding for the Native American Institutions Endowment Fund in 2024.
The Endowment Fund supports educational programs and research at colleges and universities that serve Native American communities.
Less federal funding could make it harder for these institutions to provide services and opportunities to Native American students.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would likely have a negative impact on Native American communities by reducing financial support for higher education institutions that serve them. This could make it more difficult for these schools to offer quality educational programs, conduct important research, and support Native American students in pursuing college degrees.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2251, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2251