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That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research is— (A) necessary to enhance scientific excellence, and ensure equitable outcomes for patients in the United States; and (B) essential to address the full range of health challenges we face in the United States; (2) recognizes and is committed to addressing systemic barriers in federally funded research projects for underserved and underrepresented communities such as bias in funding, publication, and representation; (3) opposes arbitrary and politically motivated efforts to impede the science-based, meritorious review process of federally funded research projects that has made the United States the leader in health innovation for decades; and (4) urges the administration to maintain the longstanding, apolitical, science-backed peer review process.