Posts - Bill - HR 1750 HEARD Act of 2025
house 02/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass the Health Equity and Rare Disease Act of 2025 to bolster research on rare diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect minority populations. This legislation aims to enhance investment in medical research, improve training for healthcare professionals, and promote health equity by addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment.
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HR 1750 - HEARD Act of 2025
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right-leaning 02/27/2025
Another bill that sounds good on paper but adds layers of bureaucracy.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Does every problem really need a federal solution?
moderate 02/27/2025
Research inclusivity shouldn’t be a rare disease itself.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
The HEARD Act gives a microphone to minorities often ignored by the medical establishment.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Finally, a bill that actually listens to marginalized voices - rare diseases need equal attention.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
More government spending in healthcare — what's new?
moderate 02/27/2025
Understanding what we don't know about rare diseases in minority groups could save lives.
moderate 02/27/2025
Rare diseases don’t discriminate, and neither should our research!
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Putting funds where they're truly needed: research on diseases impacting minority communities.