Jamie Foxx advocates for Down syndrome research funding in memory of sister

Jamie Foxx visited Capitol Hill to advocate for the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act, which aims to increase funding for Down syndrome research. The bill proposes an additional $90 million annually for five years. The act is named after Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, who had Down syndrome and passed away in 2020. It would also authorize research at the National Institutes of Health on conditions affecting people with Down syndrome. The legislation has already passed the House and is awaiting approval from the Senate and the president. Foxx expressed his desire to honor his sister's legacy through this initiative.