H. R. 1750, also known as the "Health Equity and Rare Disease Act of 2025" or "HEARD Act of 2025," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance research on rare diseases affecting minority populations. The bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to...
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The Health Equity and Rare Disease Act of 2025 wants to help find cures for rare illnesses that affect certain groups of people more than others and makes plans to teach doctors and raise awareness. But it doesn’t say how much money can be spent or make sure it is spent wisely, which makes it a bit unclear on how it will all work.